HC Deb 07 March 1889 vol 333 c1134
MR. GILL (Louth, S.)

I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether the Rev. D. Stephens, of Falrarragh, was arrested more than a week ago on a charge of conspiracy; and whether bail was refused; and, if so, why it was refused?

* MR. A. J. BALFOUR

I am informed that the facts are substantially as stated in the Question. Bail was refused by the Magistrates, in the exercise of their discretion.

MR. GILL

But why did the Magistrates refuse Father Stephens the ordinary privileges?

* MR. A. J. BALFOUR

I do not know on what ground they acted.