MR. O'KEEFFE (Limerick City)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland if, on the occasion of a professional visit by Mr. O'Meara, solicitor, to Mr. M'Enery in Tullamore Gaol last week, Mr. O'Meara was compelled to hold his interview in an open corridor, and in the presence of a warder; and whether, on return to his cell, Mr. M'Enery was subjected to a searching of his person?
§ MR. A. J. BALFOURThe Governor of the prison reports that the interview was held in the usual place and in the usual way. There was no departure from the usual practice, nor was any objection taken at the time.
§ MR. MACNEILL (Donegal, S.)How is it that Mr. M'Enery is unable to have an interview with his professional adviser except in the presence of a warder, whereas, in another case, Mr. Shannon, for the Times, was able to see prisoners alone?
§ MR. A. J. BALFOURSpeaking from recollection I do not think the hon. Gentleman has stated the facts correctly, but I have answered the question on the Paper.
§ MR. MACNEILLPerhaps the Home Secretary will say what the practice is in England.
§ MR. SPEAKEROrder, order! That ought to be made the subject of a specific question.