§ MR. REDMONDasked Mr. Attorney General for Ireland, If it is a fact that a girl named Bourke, twelve years of age, was assaulted recently in the village of Cappamore, county Limerick, by a sub-constable, who, because she was singing "Harvey Duff," drew his bayonet and inflicted a wound upon her, fracturing her skull and endangering her life; and, whether the child is still in a precarious state; and what steps he will take in the matter?
§ THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR IRELAND (Mr. W. M. JOHNSON)This constable was arrested, brought before a magistrate, and committed on remand; and as the facts must be investigated in the ordinary way, in the prosecution which is pending, I cannot anticipate them. I am glad to be able to say that the girl has considerably recovered, and is daily improving. During her illness her parents, who are poor, receive a weekly allowance from Government by the Chief Secretary's direction, and medical attendance has also been provided for the girl.
§ MR. REDMONDasked, whether the constable was in custody?