§ MR. BOLAND (Kerry, S.)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord 188 Lieutenant of Ireland whether he is aware that on the 31st of December last firearms were discharged on the public road between Kenmare and Templemore, county Kerry, by members of a shooting party; that the occurrence was reported to two policemen, who were on boat duty, by a gentleman who witnessed the occurrence; and will he explain why proceedings have not yet been instituted.
§ THE CHIEF SECRETARY FOR IRELAND (Mr. WYNDHAM,) DoverA complaint was made to the police of the nature mentioned. They at once proceeded to the spot indicated, but found no member of the shooting party either on the road, or within sight, and from further inquiries since made, it is not believed by the police that shots were fired from the road, as alleged. No information has been sworn by the person who stated he witnessed the occurrence. He did not give his name to the police.