HC Deb 21 March 1887 vol 312 cc825-6
MR. O'DOHERTY (Donegal, N.)

asked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Whether his attention has been called to the evidence given at Lifford, County Donegal, in the case of Hannah O'Donnell, charged with having taken forcible possession in Gweedore; whether there is now in existence a Circular to the police, such as was deposed to in that case by Sergeant Mahony, directing the police to interrogate tenants as to their relations with landlords, and to demand possession, or otherwise act as bailiffs for the owners of property; and, if he will lay a copy of it upon the Table of the House?

THE CHIEF SECRETARY (Mr. A. J. BALFOUR) (Manchester, E.)

I think the hon. Member must have seen some incorrect report of the proceedings. I am informed that Sergeant Mahony gave no such evidence. There is no such Circular as is suggested in the Question.

MR. O'DOHERTY

Is not the right hon. Gentleman aware that the police so acted, as the informations in the case show? I can give the right hon. Gentleman a copy of the informations.

[No reply.]