§ MR. SEXTON (Kerry, N.)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland with reference to the case heard at Waterville, County Kerry, in which Edward West, a member of the Constabulary 1031 Force, was identified by seven credible witnesses as having committed an act of desecration and destruction at St. Finan's Church, whether the Inspector General of Constabulary has taken the case into his consideration; whether, as the hearing at Waterville was abortive, and was not attended by any legal representative of the Crown, steps will be taken to have the evidence properly sifted at another hearing, in order to obtain a decision upon the merits of the case, and with a view to determine whether prosecutions for perjury should be instituted; and what action the Board of Public Works, as guardian of National monuments, has taken in reference to the case?
§ MR. BRYCE (for Mr. J. MORLEY)The Government have decided to institute fresh proceedings in the case referred to, and the Crown Solicitor will conduct the prosecution.