HC Deb 05 September 1887 vol 320 c1144
MR. FINUCANE (Limerick, E.)

asked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, If his attention had been directed to the eviction of Mrs. Moloney, at Herbertstown, County Limerick; whether he was aware that she was 80 years of age and in a bad condition of health; and, whether the evicting landlords and the Sheriff were not told that the eviction would probably lead to her death, yet refused to stay the eviction; whether Mrs. Moloney died the third day after her eviction; and, whether the Government would order an investigation into the conduct of the Sheriff?

THE CHIEF SECRETARY (Mr. A. J. BALFOUR) (Manchester, E.)

My recollection of the facts does not absolutely tally with that of the hon. Gentleman; and I must ask him to put the Question on the Paper, and I will look into it, as I would not like to trust myself to give an answer to the House without having an opportunity of refreshing my memory.