§ MR. REDMONDasked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Whether the case of Mr. James Holden, at present in Kilmainham Prison, has yet been reconsidered; and, whether, in view of the fact that all the prisoners from his neighbourhood have been released, and that the district is peaceable, he can now recommend his discharge?
§ MR. TREVELYANSir, James Holden's case has been reconsidered; but His Excellency found himself unable at present to order his release.
§ MR. REDMONDasked the right hon. Gentleman to answer the second part of the Question.
§ MR. TREVELYAN, in reply, said, that he had never been accustomed to interfere with regard to the discretion of the Lord Lieutenant.