HC Deb 30 March 1911 vol 23 c1512
Viscount CASTLEREAGH

asked whether the right hon. Gentleman can give any details concerning the recent disturbances at Lissenhall?

Mr. BIRRELL

The question probably refers to the occurrences on the night of the 11th instant when ten iron gates on the property of Miss Alice Carroll, county Tipperary, were wrenched from their fastenings and thrown on the ground, and a field of about five acres was scored over by a plough. The marks were made as if to divide the field into plots. A claim for compensation has been lodged.

Viscount CASTLEREAGH

Can the right hon. Gentleman give any reason for these outrages, and can he say what compensation has been paid?

Mr. BIRRELL

I do not know. I only know there has been a claim, but I do not know the amount.

Captain CRAIG

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether there have been any arrests in this case?

Mr. BIRRELL

No, Sir.