§ Mr. GINNELLasked the Attorney-General for Ireland in what way a miscarriage of justice is possible or can be apprehended in the trial of certain criminal cases in Ireland in which the alleged offence is not denied; and in 1932 whose interest besides that of Crown lawyers did he instruct his representatives at the recent assizes to apply for adjournment, with a view to change of venue in those cases, without having asked the defendants whether they denied the charge or not?
§ Mr. REDMOND BARRYI do not know to what special case the hon. Member refers. I am not aware that a plea admitting the offence is intended to be put in in any of the adjourned cases. The postponement was applied for solely to secure a fair trial.
§ Mr. GINNELLHas the right hon. Gentleman since this question appeared on the Paper inquired whether or not the statements are correct?
§ Mr. REDMOND BARRYIt is impossible for me to anticipate what pleas accused persons will enter to an indictment.