§ MR. HAZLETON (Galway, N.)To ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether he is aware that, in spite of the peaceful condition of the district, in which crime or outrage is unknown, the police force at Headford, county Galway, has been increased from six to twenty men; whether he can state the reason for this increase; and whether orders will at once be given for the reduction of the force in the district to its normal strength.
(Answered by Mr. Birrell.) The Inspector-General informs me that the police force at Headford has been increased from six to sixteen men owing to the existence there of cases of boycotting and to the disturbed condition of the locality.