HC Deb 26 April 1910 vol 17 cc252-3
Mr. CHARLES CRAIG

asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether any arrests have been made in connection with those outrages upon property for which Judge Law-Smith gave awards amounting to upwards of £40 on 2nd April at the Limerick Quarter Sessions?

Mr. JOYCE

Before the right hon. Gentleman answers that question may I inquire if he will kindly also state to the House what were the comments of the county court judge on the condition of Limerick county and city?

Mr. BIRRELL

I have not got those comments before me, but my attention was called to them, and they were of a very satisfactory nature. In answer to the question on the Paper, I have to say that compensation was awarded on the occasion in question in four cases of malicious injury. In one ease the claim was for windows broken by a crowd during the election, and in the others for injuries done by night to a wall, trees, and a bullock respectively. No arrests have been made.

Mr. JOYCE

Can the right hon. Gentleman state how many pairs of white gloves the county court judge has received for the county and city during the last few years?

Mr. BIRRELL

A large number.

Mr. JOYCE

Is it not a common thing for him to receive them?