HC Deb 01 July 1909 vol 7 cc585-6
Mr. JOHN MURPHY

asked whether the bailiff in charge of the farm from which Mr. Walsh has been evicted at Cordal, Castleisland, county Kerry, has been given food and sleeping accommodation at the Cordal police barrack; and by whose authority has this been allowed?

Mr. BIRRELL

I am informed by the constabulary authorities that the bailiff has been allowed to spend the night in the day-room of the barrack until the farmhouse is ready for him. He procures his own food. The police have done no more than the support of the law requires.

Mr. MURPHY

Am I to understand that the police are to be at the disposal of the landlords of the county of Kerry?

Mr. BIRRELL

I do not think even an Irish bailiff is beyond the purview of ordinary humanity.

Mr. MURPHY

There are several houses in the locality, and he has been taken special charge of by the police officers. Will the right hon. Gentleman permit that to continue?

Mr. BIRRELL

I do not think he can sleep better than where he is doing.