§ MR. J. P. FARRELL (Longford, N.)To ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether he is aware that at their last meeting the Longford County Council unanimously adopted a resolution asking the Government to give the county council, who pay for and maintain these buildings, the control and custody of the court-houses of their county; and whether, in view of the fact that these buildings in England and Scotland are the property of and in control of the people who pay for them, the like rule will be extended for Irish court houses.
(Answered by Mr. Bryce.) It is the fact that such a resolution was passed by the Longford County Council. I am not, however, prepared to make a statement as to the change suggested, as the matter would require to be carefully considered, and the object desired would require legislation.