§ MR. DILLON (Mayo, E.)asked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, How much has been spent during the years 1887 and 1888 in connection with evictions on the property of Captain Hill, in Gweedore, County Donegal; and, whether he can give the amount paid to the proprietor of the Gweedore Hotel for rations and accommodation by or on behalf of persons engaged in connection with these evictions?
§ THE CHIEF SECRETARY (Mr. A. J. BALFOUR) (Manchester, E.)The Inspector General of Constabulary reports that the cost incurred for travelling expenses and extra pay of the Royal Irish Constabulary in connection with evictions on the estate referred to was in the year 1887 about £390. The proprietor of the hotel received for accommodation afforded a sum of £13 4s. 6d. There is no information as to payments for rations. No expense was incurred in the year 1888.