HC Deb 12 March 1885 vol 295 c847
MR. BIGGAR

asked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Whether it is a fact that the police who are supposed to protect James M'Cul-lough, of Drumkilla, county Cavan, delayed behind him drinking at the fair of Bailieboro', and did not overtake him till he had got three miles from the town; whether one of the policemen was so much under the influence of drink he rolled on the road; and, whether the expense of these policemen will be charged on the ratepayers of the locality?

MR. CAMPBELL-BANNERMAN

There is no foundation for any of the allegations in this Question. The police who are protecting James M'Cullough are men of exemplary character. They are part of the Free Force of the county, and are not charged on the locality.