HC Deb 06 February 1893 vol 8 c559
MR. CARSON

I wish to ask the Chief Secretary for Ireland if he will state to the House in what counties in Ireland the seizures by night under civil bill process, referred to in his speech on Thursday, are alleged to have been executed?

MR. J. MORLEY

The following are the counties in which police protection was afforded by the late Government for seizures, or attempted seizures, under civil bill decrees by night:—Kilkenny, King's County, the two Ridings of Galway, the two Ridings of Cork, both Ridings of Tipperary, Roscommon, Kerry, Limerick, and Waterford.

MR. CARSON

May I ask the right hon. Gentleman if he will supply me with the names of cases in some of these counties, say Limerick, as I am assured—

MR. J. MORLEY

I must ask for notice if further information is required.

MR. T. M. HEALY

Will the right hon. Gentleman supply the facts by Return, including in each case the date, the name of the Sheriff, and the name of the Attorney General who sanctioned the seizure; and also whether any prosecutions followed under the Coercion Government in reference to these seizures for re taking possession or otherwise?

MR. J. MORLEY

I should have to consider very carefully the propriety of giving such a Return as that mentioned by my hon. and learned Friend, because the consequences might be very serious.