HC Deb 08 July 1875 vol 225 c1209

Bill considered in Committee.

(In the Committee.)

Clauses 1 to 7, inclusive, agreed to.

Clause 8 (Lunatics in central asylum, whose sentences have expired, may be removed to distant asylums).

CAPTAIN NOLAN

moved the omission of the clause, which, he contended, would unjustly tax occupiers in Ireland for the support of lunatics.

MR. O'SULLIVAN

said, lunatics were very much on the increase in Ireland. The Americans sent persons home to Ireland as soon as they became insane. England, also, contributed a large increment to lunatics in Ireland. Increased accommodation for lunatics in Ireland was necessary.

Question put, "That the Clause stand part of the Bill."

The Committee divided:—Ayes 118; Noes 59: Majority 59.

Committee report Progress; to sit again upon Monday next.

MR. RONAYNE

moved that the Chairman report Progress.

Motion agreed to.

Committee report Progress; to sit again upon Monday next.