§ 111. Mr. BYRNEasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland if he will cause instructions to be issued for the return of the sum of £66 19s. 1d. to Miss Julia Hannon; if he is aware that this sum was taken from her by a Dublin police detective and deposited in the Bride well Police Station on 11th April, 1916; if he is aware that the money is reported to have been lost whilst in charge of the police; and if he will say who is liable for its return?
§ The CHIEF SECRETARY for IRELAND (Mr. Duke)I am informed that the sum of £61 19s. 1d. was in the possession of the police in connection with a criminal charge against the person named at the time of the rebellion. While the rebels-were in occupation of the Bride well the press in which it was locked up was. broken up and the money, with other property, was removed. In the circumstances the police are advised that they are not liable for the loss.
§ Mr. BYRNEWill the right hon. and learned Gentleman answer the later portion of the question, and state who is liable, having regard to the fact that this lady was taken up on this criminal charge, was tried, found not guilty, and discharged? Who will give her back her money?