HC Deb 10 June 1902 vol 109 c241
MR. THOMAS O'DONNELL (Kerry, W.)

I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether he will state how many policemen were in the barracks in Glencar, county Kerry, on the night of Saturday 24th May; how many were out from the barracks on patrol; when they left for and returned from patrol; what are the names of the men; and whether any have since been transferred or have left.

THE CHIEF SECRETARY FOR IRELAND (Mr. WYNDHAM,) Dover

There were five constables and a sergeant at Glencar on the date mentioned. One of the constables has since been transferred to another district upon his own application, on marriage. The particulars of police patrols are always regarded as confidential. In view, however, of the fact that a horrible murder was committed at Glencar on the night of the 24th May, I have thought it necessary to make special inquiry into the police patrols that night, and I have satisfied myself that the duty was performed with due and proper vigilance.

MR. THOMAS O'DONNELL

Will the right hon. Gentleman give the names and places?

MR. WYNDHAM

No, Sir.

MR. THOMAS O'DONNELL

I ask the question because there is a strong suspicion—

MR. SPEAKER

Order, order! That is not a Question.