HC Deb 07 August 1884 vol 292 cc88-9
MR. HEALY

asked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, If he has observed, from The Fermanagh Reporter of 17th July, that, notwithstanding what has taken place with regard to the Ely Dispensary, the usual Orange displays were made on the 12th instant; and, if he can now say what will be done by the Local Government Board?

THE SOLICITOR GENERAL FOR IRELAND (Mr. WALKER) (for Mr. TREVELYAN)

I believe it is a fact that on the 12th of July an Orange flag was hung out of the window of the room used by the Orange Lodge. The power of the Guardians to interfere depends upon the fact whether or not they rent the whole house for dispensary purposes. The original agreement is not now forthcoming; and it appears that the Orange Lodge, so far back as 30 years ago, and long before any part of the house was occupied by the dispensary, made use of a room in it. When the Committee appointed by the Guardians to inquire into the matter meet on the 18th instant, some further light may be thrown on the matter; and when the Report has been received, the Board will advise the Guardians on the subject.