HC Deb 10 March 1893 vol 9 cc1609-10
MR. T. W. RUSSELL

I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland how many murders have taken place in the County of Kerry since 10th August, 1892; and whether anyone has been brought to justice in connection with these crimes?

MR. J. MORLEY

Two murders, both of them non-agrarian, have taken place in Kerry since the date mentioned. In one of these two men were arrested, one of whom is now awaiting his trial at the next Assizes.

SIR T. ESMONDE

May I ask if there has been any diminution of offences under the Crimes Act since August last?

MR. J. MORLEY

According to the tabulated Reports, there has been a large decerease.

MR. T. W. RUSSELL

asked under what category certain cases of murder (which he named) would be placed?

MR. J. MORLEY

I must ask the hon. Member to put these cases on the Paper.