§ MR. KENDAL O'BRIENTo ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether in connection with the controversy over the sale of the Lamphiere estate he will say how many extra police are at present stationed at the Commons and Sallypark police barracks and the protection post at Martin Cormack's; are there any police employed protecting Mrs. Lamphiere; and, having regard to the unsettled condition of the district, will the Government consider the advisability of holding 59 a public inquiry into all the circumstances connected with the sale of this estate.
(Answered by Mr. Bryce.) The Inspector-General informs me that seven extra police are stationed at the barracks and protection post named for the purpose of affording protection to Martin Cormack and his brother, James Cormack. The necessity for this protection arises out of the fact that these men are unpopular: James Cormack because he bought an evicted farm on the Lamphiere estate and Martin Cormack because he acts as caretaker for his brother. Mrs. Lamphiere does not receive protection, but a patrol is sent along the road on Sundays to prevent any interference with this lady when she is driving to or from church. It is not considered necessary to hold an inquiry in the case.