§ Mr. BOLANDasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether he is aware that in a recent case held in Cahirciveen on 2nd February, the defendant, Mr. John O'Sullivan, wished to be defended by his solicitor, and that application was made for an adjournment, on the ground that his solicitor had to attend an equity case in Tralee on that day; whether he will inquire why the adjournment was refused and the defendant was unable, through no fault of his own, to be legally represented; and what steps he proposes to take in the matter?
§ Mr. DUKEI am informed that the facts are as stated in the question. The defendant was summoned to show cause why he should not find sureties for the peace and was bound over. The magistrates refused the application for an adjournment in the exercise of their discretion, as no question of law arose.