§ MR. PATRICK O'BRIEN (Kilkenny)I wish to raise a point of order arising out of the question affecting the resolution of the Mullingar Board of Guardians. I find from a report of the proceedings of the 449 board yesterday that Mr. Brennan, the mover of the original resolution, asked leave to withdraw it, indicating that he did so because of the fear of some legal consequences, but intimating that he would bring the matter up again. He said, "I will take my own time, and I am not done with the question yet." The inference to be deduced from that observation is that this gentleman is waiting until Parliament rises before taking some action like that indicated in his resolution. I wish to ask, if action is taken in any way by this gentleman to inflict pains and penalties on the honourable Member for South Roscommon for a speech he delivered in the House of Commons, can a Member of the House bring the matter before it and call for punishment after the House reassembled?
§ MR. DILLONI wish to ask whether it is in order for the honourable Member to assert once again that a resolution was passed by the Mullingar Guardians, when as a matter of fact no resolution was passed?
§ MR. SPEAKERThat is not a question of order. I cannot anticipate or assume that any person is going to commit a breach of the privileges of the House, but if any person is under the impression that he can with impunity commit a breach of privilege during the recess he will probably find that he is much mistaken.
§ MR. PATRICK O'BRIENI beg to give notice to the House and the Mullingar Board of Guardians that if such action is taken I will bring every one concerned to the Bar of the House, and the person who inspires the board to action.