§ MR. SLOAN (Belfast, S.)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, whether he is aware that on the pay days of those employed in the Custom House, Dublin, nuns are allowed to cross the barrier and beg for alms; and whether he will take steps to put a stop to the practice.
§ THE CHIEF SECRETARY FOR IRELAND (Mr. WYNDHAM, Dover)I have no information on the matter referred to. If by "barrier" my hon. friend alludes to the chains enclosing the space between the Custom House and the public street, he appears to have overlooked the fact that this space is open to and used by, all classes of the community.
§ MR. TULLY (Leitrim, S.)Will the hon. Member confine his nun and priest hunting to South Belfast?
§ MR. SPEAKEROrder, order !
§ MR. SLOANDo I understand from the right hon. Gentleman that there is a public right to this place?
§ MR. WYNDHAMNo doubt the public have a right to use it.