§ MR. DUFFY (Galway, S.)I beg to ask Mr. Attorney General for Ireland whether he is aware that, at the late quarter sessions held in Loughrea, two applications were made by Lord Clanri-carde for compensation for the malicious burning of furze and mountain heather, and that the county court judge dismissed the application, the only evidence being put forward in support of the claims was that given by a bailiff named Murphy; whether the police authorities have in their possession, since 5th May last, evidence to prove that Murphy was actually seen in the act of firing the mountain heather, and what steps the Government intend to take in this case.
§ THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR IRELAND (Mr. ATKINSON,) Londonderry, N.On the 24th June I informed the hon. Member that the question of prosecuting Murphy for alleged perjury was under consideration. Directions have since been given to pro- 851 ceed against him on that charge, and the case will probably be heard at the next petty sessions at Loughrea, on the 25th instant.