§ MR. MOORE (Antrim, N.)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether he is aware that on Wednesday, 24th April, the house of a farmer named Forde, of Brosna, county Kerry, was attacked by a party of men, armed and disguised, who fired several shots into the dwelling; whether the reason for this attack has been ascertained; and whether any persons have yet been made amenable in connection therewith.
§ MR. BIRRELLThe fact is as stated in the Question. The house is situate ort an evicted farm held by Forde, but is occupied by a caretaker. The motive for the offence can only be a matter of opinion. The police are still investigating the case, and no one yet has been: made amenable.