§ MR. ARTHUR O'CONNORasked the Secretary of State for War, Whether his attention has been called to the Curragh Camp Brigade Orders, No, 8, 1119 of the 11th instant, directing that certain carmen shall not be engaged by the military stationed at the Curragh for having refused to give their cars to the police; whether the military authorities claim the right not only to prevent certain persons from having access to the "stands" within the precincts of the Camp, but also to prevent passage through the Camp by roads which are in all respects public roads; and, if so, under what statute; whether his attention has been called to the Curragh Camp Brigade Order, No. 8 (B), of the 11th instant, which says—
The house of Mr. Brown, publican, Eyre Street, Newbridge, is placed out of bounds, in consequence of his having refused to serve a carman who had driven members of the Royal Irish Constabulary in charge of a prisoner to Naas;and, whether he approves of the same?
§ MR. CHILDERSI must appeal to hon. Members as to whether it is possible, with all my information-obtaining power, to procure details such as those referred to in this Question after only 12 hours' Notice? If the Question is put to me on Monday, I may be able to give an answer.
§ MR. ARTHUR O'CONNORsaid, he would have pleasure in putting down the Question for Monday; but as to 12 hours' Notice only having been given to the right hon. Gentleman to obtain the information sought, he begged to state that he had read the Notice in his place on Friday last.
§ MR. CHILDERSI appeal to the House whether the reading of such a Question can be regarded as an adequate Notice? Once it is seen on the Paper, I shall not be guilty of any delay.