§ Mr. LONSDALEasked when it was intended to bring to trial the persons charged with boycotting conspiracy against Mr. Charles N. Clarke, of Thurles; and what was the reason for the delay in this case?
§ Mr. BIRRELLIt is intended to bring the accused to trial during the next legal term, opening in Dublin on April 15th. While the cases are pending a discussion of the further matter raised by the hon. Member would not be desirable.
§ Mr. LONSDALEHow long has Mr. Clarke been boycotted and under police protection.?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe hon. Member knows as well as I do that he has been boycotted and under police protection for a long time, but I cannot give the exact date.