§ DR. TANNERI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether it is a fact that the police, hitherto stationed in the old barracks on the estate of Sir George Colthurst, Baronet, in Ballyvourneg, County Cork, have been removed from thence to a new hut at Ballymakeery, outside the estate; and, if so, for what reason?
§ *MR. JACKSONThe Constabulary authorities report that the change mentioned in the question has been rendered necessary owing to the barracks being damp and unhealthy. I understand there is no other house available.
§ DR. TANNERIs it not the case that the police have been removed in consequence of being boycotted by Mr. Jeremiah Hegarty, of Millstreet, who refused to give them the right to take turf on the estate?
§ *MR. JACKSONI think the police are well able to take care of themselves.
§ DR. TANNERIs the right hon. Gentleman aware of the fact that these policemen, who have been taking charge of the office of Mr. Hegarty, have repeatedly requested the Dublin Castle authorities to relieve them from such duties on account of the friction existing between them and Mr. Hegarty.
§ [No answer was given.]