HC Deb 13 April 1885 vol 296 c1458
MR. BIGGAR

asked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Is it a fact that, on the 4th September last, Messrs. R. Cuming and John Monow, magistrates for county Cavan, committed to the Industrial School of Saint Joseph, at Dundalk, a girl named Elizabeth Reilly; whether the grand jury of Cavan have refused to contribute for the girl's support; and, whether, if the facts are as stated, the grand jury of county Cavan can be forced to pay the amount to which they are entitled; and, if not, are there any other means by which they can get paid?

MR. CAMPBELL-BANNERMAN

It is optional with Grand Juries to contribute towards the maintenance of children in industrial schools, and there is no power to enforce payment.

MR. BIGGAR

Are the managers bound to take the children on the order of the magistrates?

MR. CAMPBELL-BANNERMAN

I am not sure whether that is the law.