HC Deb 07 May 1885 vol 297 c1836
MR. LALOR

asked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, If it is true that a Freemason Lodge was held in the County Court House, Maryborough, on the 14th of April last; and, if this is the usual place for meetings of this Society; and, if so, have the Freemasons any special right to make use of this building, erected by the ratepayers of the Queen's County for public purposes?

MR. CAMPBELL - BANNERMAN

I am informed that the Freemasons use this Court House in common with other persons. The control of the Court House is vested in the Grand Jury, and the Government have no power to interfere in the matter.

MR. SEXTON

Would the right hon. Gentleman be in favour of a branch of the National League holding its meetings there?

MR. CAMPBELL - BANNERMAN

I have no power one way or the other.

MR. LALOR

Who are the other persons who meet there?

MR. CAMPBELL - BANNERMAN

I have no knowledge on the subject.