§ MR. TULLYI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether he can state how many County Councils have refused to vote money for the maintenance of the Assize and Sessions Court-houses; and how many court-houses have, in consequence, been left derelict on the hands of the sheriffs for those counties.
§ MR. WYNDHAMOne County Council only, namely that of Mayo, recently refused to provide funds for the maintenance of three court-houses within the county. Under the Local Government Act, 1898, it is the duty of the County Council to maintain these buildings in good condition and repair. If the Council fails in its duty in this respect, adequate remedies are provided by the Act. The contingency contemplated in the second part of the Question could never arise.