§ Mr. O'SULLIVANasked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, If he is aware that the police, under Inspector Harrison, searched the house of Mr. John O'Sullivan of Shanagolden, county Limerick, broke open some locks and took away some books and papers without stating any reason for such action; and, if he will cause inquiry to be made into the action of the police on that occasion, and direct them to return Mr. O'Sullivan the books and papers which they carried away?
§ MR. CAMPBELL-BANNERMANThe house was searched for illegal documents by virtue of the Lord Lieutenant's warrant issued under the Crimes Act. This was explained at the time to Mr. O'Sullivan by the District Inspector, who offered to read the warrant to him, but he said it was not necessary. The documents taken away cannot at present be returned, as they are the subject of further inquiry. If found not to be required for any legal proceedings they shall be returned.