HC Deb 20 April 1910 vol 16 c2098
Mr. JOHN O'DONNELL

asked 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. BIRRELL

The Department have no knowledge of the matter referred to.

Mr. KILBRIDE

Can the right hon. Gentleman say if either of those gentlemen was ever a candidate for the Royal Irish Constabulary?

Mr. MOORE

Will the right hon. Gentleman say if either of those officials ever got a farm from the Government by State money?