§ MR. HOOPER (Cork, S,E.)asked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Whether, at a recent eviction of a tenant" named Barrett at Shanbally, near Minkston, County Cork, an Emergency man named Denis Lynch presented a revolver at a number of women in Barrett's house though no resistance was being offered 496 whether reports have reached him that Lynch was under the influence of drink; whether any Report has been received on the subject from the Constabulary; and, whether the authorities will order an inquiry into the case?
§ THE PARLIAMENTARY UNDER SECRETARY (Colonel KING-HARMAN) (Kent, Isle of Thanet)(who replied) said: It appears that Barrett was put out of a house in which he had acted as caretaker; and while the furniture was being removed, his daughter, a young girl, ran out and stated that Lynch had presented a revolver at her. The police who were on duty on the spot inquired into the case, and could find no grounds for the allegation. They also state that Lynch was not under the influence of liquor, and the authorities see no ground for ordering any further inquiry.
§ MR. HOOPERMay I ask the right hon. and gallant Gentleman, if these allegations in my Question are substantiated on an affidavit, will he take any further action in the matter?
§ COLONEL KING-HARMANI did not gather the allegations were founded on an affidavit. If they are, of course I will make inquiries.