§ MR. LEAHY (for Mr. KENNY)asked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, If disclosures of certain irregularities in the Belfast Workhouse have recently come to the knowledge of the Irish Local Government Board; and, if so, whether they are of sufficient importance to require a sworn investigation?
§ MR. TREVELYANSome irregularities in the Belfast Workhouse did come to the knowledge of the Local Government Board; and the Board inform me that they were carefully inquired into and dealt with by the Guardians, and that they do not consider a sworn investigation necessary.