HC Deb 17 July 1884 vol 290 c1419
MR. O'DONNELL

asked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, The reason why very heavy extra police taxation has been imposed upon the county Waterford, notwithstanding the extremely peaceable condition of the county?

MR. TREVELYAN

In consequence of the improved state of the county the number of extra police has within the past year been reduced from 106 to 66. There is, however, still a great deal of intimidation practised throughout this county, and much extra and special protection is required. That the county is not in a more disturbed state is believed to be greatly due to the number of police employed and the manner in which they discharge their duties.

MR. O'DONNELL

asked what was the number of police which by law were required for the county Waterford?

MR. TREVELYAN

said, he had not received Notice of the Question; but believed that about three-quarters of the present number was the usual percentage.