HC Deb 23 January 1902 vol 101 cc686-7
MR. O'SHEE

I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, whether he can state how many police attended the public meeting under the auspices of the United Irish League, held at Ferry point, county Waterford, on the 29th ultimo; is he aware that the district is free from crime; will he say on whose recommendation the force of police was collected on the occasion; whether he has received a copy of a resolution of the Youghal (No. 2) Rural Council protesting against the introduction of the police; and what is the expense, if any, chargeable to the district.

MR. WYNDHAM

A force of forty police was assembled on the occasion mentioned, by order of the Inspector General. The district is free from crime. I have received a copy of the resolution referred to. There will be no charge to the district consequent on the attendance of the police.

MR. O'SHEE

Were any communications received from the landlord or the land agent with reference to this meeting?

MR. WYNDHAM

I am not aware of any, but I cannot be certain.

CAPT. DONELAN (Cork, E.)

What was the object of sending the police to the meeting?

MR. WYNDHAM

I do not think that arises, as there is no financial charge on the district. If it arises in debate I shall be happy to discuss it.

MR. FLAVIN (Kerry, N.)

Have you nothing else to do but to move the police about?