HC Deb 05 February 1908 vol 183 c870
MR. CHARLES CRAIG

On behalf of the hon. Member for East Down, I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland how many cattle-driving outrages were reported to the police in Ireland during the past thirteen months; how many arrests were made; and how many convictions obtained against the perpetrators.

MR. BIRRELL

During the thirteen months ending 31st January, 415 cases of cattle-driving were reported. Proceedings by arrest or otherwise were taken against 574 persons. Of these five were convicted, and 290 were ordered to find bail to keep the peace.