§ MR. DOOGANI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland if it has come to his knowledge that the police of Coalisland are in the possession of the names of twelve persons who took part in an attack on Harkin's house on June 3rd last, the name of a man who fired a revolver shot, the names of persons who beat James Bradley and Patrick Cullen, and also with the names of respectable witnesses who can identify all the persons on the police list; and whether, in the interests of peace in the locality, and as a deterrent against another outbreak in Coalisland, he will direct the police to make further inquiries, and to prosecute all the rioters whose identification can be established.
§ Mr. WALTER LONGI beg to refer to my reply to the hon. Member's Question of June 26th†. It is not the case that the police have obtained evidence as to the offenders in the attack on Mr. Harkin's house, or in the firing of shots. Summonses for assault were issued by aggrieved persons on both sides, but withdrawn. The police did not witness the assaults. Every possible inquiry was made by the police at the time of the occurrence and no further steps appear necessary.
§ MR. FLYNNAre we to understand that although a large number of persons were concerned in this matter no evidence can be procured?
§ MR. WALTER LONGI said the police did not think any further steps necessary.