§ MR. J. P. FARRELLTO ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether he is aware that
† See (4) Debates, clxi., 693.974 Mr. John M. Kilkelly, R.M., at Longford has refused to grant to Thomas Casey, of Caltrabeg, barony of Rathcline, county Longford, a licence to carry arms beyond the confines of his own farm, although he has a licence to keep a gun in his house and carry the same on his farm; whether he is aware that Mr. Casey is a respectable young man, never charged with any offence, and wants to get the extended licence in order occasionally to visit the farm of his sister at Elfeete, three miles distant; and will he direct that the usual licence be now granted to him.(Answered by Mr. Bryce.) The resident magistrate informs me that he has no record of having refused to grant an extension of licence to Thomas Casey The discretion of issuing these licences is vested in the resident magistrate, and the proper course would appear to be for Casey to make a formal application to the magistrate, and this will, I have no doubt, receive due consideration.