Captain CRAIGasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether he is aware that a cattle-drive took place on Thursday night, the 17th March last, off a farm held by Mr. W. Bathersby, near Orristown, county Meath, when seventeen cattle and thirteen lambs were driven, and the flesh of the tails of three bullocks being cut off; whether any arrests have been made; and what steps have been taken to prevent further outrages of a similar character in that locality?
§ The CHIEF SECRETARY for IRELAND (Mr. Birrell)I understand that a drive took place as stated one night last month and that the owner is claiming compensation. The police have not succeeded in making any arrests, but they are doing all they can to prevent further cattle-drives.