§ MR. SEXTONasked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Whether, at Ballintogher, county Sligo, Constable O'Rorke, of the Royal Irish Constabulary, has interfered to prevent the local fife and drum band from playing in and through the village; whether, if so, the Irish Government approve of the conduct of the constable; and, whether the course pursued by him is to be continued?
§ MR. TREVELYANSir, this Question only appeared yesterday, and I telegraphed for information; but the Papers are not yet to hand. I have received a telegram from the County Inspector, stating that Constable O'Rorke reports that complaints were made to him of acts of intimidation by this band while parading the roads by day and night; that the neighbourhood was kept in disorder, causing terror and alarm to law-abiding persons, and in the discharge of his duty he ordered them to disperse, since which time the locality has become peaceable. I cannot express any opinion on the matter until I see the Papers.
§ MR. SEXTONasked if the Chief Secretary for Ireland would inquire into the conduct of the constable?
§ MR. TREVELYANCertainly; by all means.