§ Mr. JOHN ROCHEasked the Chief Secretary whether the fines of 10s. 6d. and £5 respectively inflicted by a court of summary jurisdiction on William Hastings, of Ballinasloe, had yet been recovered from the defendant; whether any steps had been recently taken by the constabulary to enforce the warrants placed in their hands for execution six months ago; and, if not, what explanation he had to offer of this failure to vindicate the law in this particular case?
§ Mr. BIRRELLBoth of these fines have been recovered from Mr. Hastings.