§ MR. SLOANI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether the Inspector-General of the Royal Irish Constabulary has directed the members of the force not to prosecute cases of persons who have inscribed their names in the Gaelic language on their business vehicles; and, if so, what are the reasons for giving certain persons exemption from compliance with the law.
§ MR. WALTER LONGMy hon. friend has not been correctly informed. No exemption has been granted, but the Inspector-General has directed that cases of the kind shall be reported to headquarters for instructions before instituting a prosecution. I understand that a case is pending for the opinion of the Superior Courts as to the legality of the practice.