§ MR. EDWARD HARRINGTONI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland if it is true that Michael Connell, over 70 years of age, was, at the last O'Dorney (County Kerry) Petty Sessions, sentenced to a fortnight's imprisonment without the option of a fine for having arms in a proclaimed district; whether the arms 737 in question consisted of a rusty gun barrel and a broken stock which did not match it, which were alleged to have been found concealed in an outhouse of Connell's; whether the police who gave evidence in the case, as well as the Magistrate presiding, expressed their belief that the old man never knew of their existence; and if, under the circumstances, he would advise the Lord Lieutenant to order Connell's discharge?
§ MR. A. J. BALFOURI have not yet been able to obtain information. I have telegraphed for it, but have not received it.
§ MR. E. HARRINGTONBearing in mind that the arms in question consisted of an old rusty gun barrel and a broken stock, and that Connell is upwards of 70 years of age, cannot the right hon. Gentleman order his release at once?
§ MR. A. J. BALFOURI will inquire into the matter. I have no information at present.