§ MR. BLANEI beg to ask the Solicitor General for Ireland if the Rev. James M'Fadden, P.P. Bunbeg, County Donegal, with other prisoners for trial, on change of venue to Queen's County, will have the benefit of a trial by Common Jury as is usually given prisoners for trial in England when charged with like offences; and, if not, will he explain for what reason?
§ MR. MADDENI am informed that the trial will take place before a Special Jury, which is regarded in law as a higher tribunal than a Common Jury. As the case is pending I cannot make any statement in reference to it.
§ MR. M. HEALYWill it be the same jury as a similar case would be tried by in England?
§ MR. MADDENIt will be a Special Jury.