§ MR. A. MOOREasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland, Whether an emeute took place lately at Spike Island Convict Prison; what the cause of that disturbance was; and, what measures have been taken by Government in the matter?
§ MR. J. LOWTHERSir, a slight disturbance, in which five convicts only were concerned, occurred at the dockyard works at Haulbowline on the 7th instant. I am not aware what the motive was that caused the disturbance; but, fortunately, it was easily quelled without the assistance of either the military or police becoming necessary. No warder was injured. An inquiry into the circumstances has been held by the Prisons Board, whose Report I expect shortly to receive.