HC Deb 25 May 1905 vol 146 cc1407-8
MR. FLAVIN

I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether he is aware that police are in occupation of an evicted farm at Coolaclarig, Listcwel, from which a tenant named Walsh was evicted for a half year's rent, and that the tenant has made several applications to Lord Ormathwaite, the landlord, and Robert Fitzgerald, the agent, for reinstatement, which has been refused; and whether he will consider the advisability of withdrawing the constabulary from the farm.

MR. WALTER LONG

The police are not in occupation of this evicted farm, but a protection post, consisting of two constables, exists on it for the protection of the caretaker. A tenant who had taken the farm was murdered on July 29th, 1888. The constant personal protection of the caretaker is considered to be necessary, and it is not intended to withdraw this protection.

MR. FLAVIN

As this man has several times applied for reinstatement and been refused will the Government now take action?

MR. WALTER LONG

The Government cannot take action. It is for the landlord and tenant to come to terms.

MR. FLAVIN

The tenant is willing and has said so through me, yet he is being treated with contempt.