§ 68. Mr. GINNELLasked the Secretary of State for War under whose orders the military, in their domiciliary visits after the insurrection, generally smashed the doors of houses instead of waiting for them to be opened; what was the excuse for smashing the door of Daniel Kelly's house at Cashelnagore, county Donegal, on 6th May, when Mrs. Kelly was ill in her confinement; why did the soldiers tell one of Kelly's children that they would shoot his father unless the child told them where the father's rifle was; whether any rifle was found, or any evidence that Kelly ever had a rifle, or had ever learned to use a rifle, or had been absent from his usual business; whether Kelly is now interned; and, seeing that Mrs. Kelly has been left ill, moneyless, and helpless with seven children, the eldest only eight years old, whether representation will be made to have the case investigated without delay and the man released and compensated?
§ Mr. FORSTERDaniel Kerry was arrested by the police, no military being present. He refused admission to the police, who had to force open the door. No threats were made by police to Kelly's, children. One .22 rifle and ammunition and also one bolt of a Lee-Metford rifle were found together with 320 revolver cartridges, some items of Volunteer equipment, and seditious literature. Kelly had been absent for short periods on several occasions. He is interned at Wakefield. Mrs. Kelly had practically recovered and was cared for by her mother, to whom Kelly gave money before leaving.