THE MARQUESS OF HAMILTON (Londonderry)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland if the perpetrators of the recent attack made on a Church Lads' Brigade at Letterkenny, County Donegal, on Thursday, 18th April, have been yet brought to justice; and, if not, can he explain why they have not been apprehended; and will he state what protection will be given in the future to prevent a recurrence of such attacks.
§ MR. M'FADDEN (Donegal, E.)Is it not the fact that a similar attack on a 271 Roman Catholic convent occurred in Letterkenny only a few days ago, and that both outrages were the work of corner boys, and were denounced by all respectable inhabitants?
§ MR. WYNDHAMNo, Sir; I regret to say that, owing to the suddenness of the night attack, which took place on the Kith April, the offenders were not identified, and they have not since been traced, in spite of the best efforts of the police. The police will use every endeavour to prevent a repetition of the offence.
§ MR. M'FADDENArising out of the question, may I ask whether any Members of the Lads' Brigade were seriously injured?
§ MR. WYNDHAMThat does not arise out of the question.