§ MR. JOYCE (Limerick)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether his attention has been called to the fact that, at the Quarter Sessions held recently in Limerick, the learned Judge was presented with white gloves by both the City and County High Sheriffs, such presentation denoting a crimeless calendar; also, whether his attention has been drawn to the remarks of the learned Judge, where he stated that for the eight years he has presided as Judge of Quarter Sessions for Limerick City and County he has found them almost crimeless; and, whether, taking these circumstances into account, he will recommend the reduction of the police force in the said city and county.
§ THE CHIEF SECRETARY FOR IRELAND (Mr. WYNDHAM,) DoverYes, sir; I am acquainted with the facts. It is not proposed to reduce the police force.