HC Deb 24 July 1902 vol 111 cc1157-8
MR. TULLY

I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether he has inquired into the sworn statements of James McGoohan, of Aughoo, Ballinamore, and his son as to the conduct on their property by ex-Sergeant Sheridan and ex-Constable Reid; and whether it is proposed to award compensation to McGoohan for the loss he sustained.

MR. WYNDHAM

James McGoohan declined to swear an information or seek compensation when his hay and turf were thrown down on the night of 6th November, 1899. The petty sessions clerk has no knowledge of his having done so at any time. I am not in possession of any evidence pointing to Sheridan, Reid, or any one else as the persons who threw down these, stacks, although McGoohan, I understand, states that he suspects the ex-constable named in the Question.

MR. TULLY

If I send an affidavit, will the right hon. Gentleman cause inquiry to be made?

MR. WYNDHAM

I will certainly see if there is any evidence to support the claims.