HC Deb 16 June 1882 vol 270 cc1416-7
MR. SEXTON

asked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Whether, as there are still in prison in Ireland ninety-one "suspects" who are not suspected of association with crime and considering the length of time that has elapsed since the decision of the Government to set such "suspects" at liberty was announced, he can say that the releases of these ninety-one persons will now be steadily proceeded with in every case in which it appears to the Lord Lieutenant that the release of any particular "suspect" will not prejudice the condition of his district?

MR. TREVELYAN

This Question only appeared this morning, and I have consequently been unable to consult the Lord Lieutenant in reference to it. I can, however, state that the cases of all the persons in the category mentioned in the Question are being considered by His Excellency; and from time to time he orders the release of those in respect of whom he is satisfied that such order may be made without danger to the peace of the district.

MR. SEXTON

asked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Whether it is the fact that Patrick Kelly, of Geevagh, County Sligo, was arrested on Sunday last, conveyed to Galway Gaol, and imprisoned there under a warrant of the Lord Lieutenant dated thirteen months ago; whether this arrest was made with the concurrence of the heads of the Irish Executive; and, whether, in view of the adoption and development of the policy of release, it is the intention of the Irish Executive to hold Mr. Kelly in custody?

MR. TREVELYAN

Patrick Kelly has been arrested as stated in the Question. The arrest was made without communicating with the Government, and His Excellency is now making inquiry as to the necessity for Kelly's detention.

MR. SEXTON

asked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Whether it is true that Mr. J. P. Quinn, imprisoned under the warrant of the Lord Lieutenant, was removed some time ago from the prison of Kilmainham to the prison at Enniskillen, and has now been again removed from Enniskillen to Kilmainham, or that an order for such second removal has been made; and, if so, what is the reason?

MR. TREVELYAN

Mr. Quinn was removed last March from Kilmainham to Enniskillen for certain reasons which no longer exist, and His Excellency has thought it right now to remove him back to Kilmainham.