§ Mr. JOHN O'DONNELLasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether he is aware that two gentlemen at present occupying positions at the Athenry Agricultural College are in the habit of visiting neighbouring towns for the purpose of recruiting members for a secret sectarian organisation; and, if so, whether they are carrying on this practice with the consent or direction of the Vice-President, who is now at the head of affairs in connection with the Department of Agriculture in Ireland?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe Department have no knowledge of the matter referred to.
§ Mr. KILBRIDECan the right hon. Gentleman say if either of those gentlemen was ever a candidate for the Royal Irish Constabulary?
§ Mr. MOOREWill the right hon. Gentleman say if either of those officials ever got a farm from the Government by State money?