§ MR. LONSDALEI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether he is aware that at Ballynacargy petty sessions on Friday the 10th July the paintiff in an action stated on oath that he had subscribed to a fund which was raised for the driving of cattle; that the magistrates said it appeared some parties had been engaged in a criminal conspiracy, and it was for the Crown to act as it thought proper; and whether it is intended to institute proceedings in reference to this matter.
§ MR. BIRRELLI am informed that this matter has been brought to the notice of my right hon. friend the Attorney-General, who will consider whether the facts of the case are such as to warrant a prosecution. In the circumstances it is not at present desirable to make any statement as to the facts.