§ Mr. MACALEESEI beg to ask the Attorney General for Ireland can he state what steps, if any, have been taken by the management of the Great Northern Railway Company (Ireland) to bring to justice the man Wheatfield, whose prosecution was recently recommended by the Monaghan bench of magistrates; and, is he aware that this man Wheatfield has been seen at fairs in the district since the prosecution was ordered; and, if so, what explanation have the railway officials to offer for their remissness in not having him brought to justice?
§ MR. ATKINSONI have already stated that a summons at the suit of the Great Northern Railway Company has been issued against Wheatfield, upon whom, however, it has not been found possible to effect service, inasmuch as his whereabouts is unknown. As to the second paragraph, I understand that Wheatfield has not been seen in the neighbourhood of Monaghan since the occurrence, either by the police, or, so far as they can ascertain, by anyone else. Every effort will be made by the railway company to bring the man to justice, and if the honourable Member can throw any light upon his movements I would suggest that he should communicate with the police at Monaghan, who, as previously stated by me, will afford the railway company every assistance in their power.
§ MR. MACALEESEI am glad to say I know nothing about the blackguard.