HC Deb 20 June 1890 vol 345 cc1499-500
MR. FLYNN

I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether his attention has been called to the fact that in an action before Judge Gibson and a special jury, in Dublin on the 18th instant, Rev. M. B. Kennedy, CO, Meelin, County Cork, obtained a verdict for £100 damages and costs against Sergeant Hyde, R.I.C., Meelin, for trespass, and assault on the reverend plaintiff; whether the Constabulary Authorities will take rote of the conduct of this policeman as detailed in the trial; and have the Constabulary Authorities or the Government paid the expenses of this constable in whole or in part or do they intend so to do?

MR. A. J. BALFOUR

I believe that a new trial will be applied for. I cannot, therefore, enter into particulars in regard to the case.

MR. FLYNN

Will the Government pay the £100, and from what source will it be paid?

MR. A. J. BALFOUR

I cannot reply, until the whole case is settled.