§ 23. Mr. MITCHELL-THOMSONasked the Chief Secretary in how many cases the Attorney-General applied for changes of venue from county Clare to county Dublin in the King's Bench Division on Friday last; for what reason the application was made; and whether any steps are being taken to remove the feeling of terror that prevails in county Clare and prevents fair trials?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe Attorney-General applied for change of venue to county Dublin in four cases from the county Clare. The application was made on the ground that, in the belief of the responsible officials, a fair trial was not likely to be had in the county Clare. There is a large extra force of police in the county and special measures have been and are being taken for the protection of life and property and the prevention of outrages. I am happy to say that the condition of the county is improving.