HC Deb 15 March 1916 vol 80 c2092
86. Mr. GINNELL

asked the Attorney-General for Ireland what explanation there is of the recent case in which Mr. Kilbride, resident magistrate, tried and sentenced a Galway man who knew no-English without calling in an interpreter; why the practice in this country in trying persons who do not know English is not followed in Ireland; whether the order of the Court will be quashed; and whether the conduct of the magistrate will be brought under the notice of the Lord Chancellor of Ireland?

Mr. BIRRELL

I have made inquiry, but cannot trace a case to which the indefinite terms of the hon. Member's question would apply.

Mr. GINNELL

Has the right hon. Gentleman inquired about the practice on this subject in Ireland, because I have other cases?

Mr. BIRRELL

If the hon. Member will put a case down I will endeavour to satisfy him.