§ 4. Mr. BYRNEasked the Under-Secretary of State for War the name of the regiment and officers in charge in North King Street, Dublin, during the rising; whether he is aware that fourteen men, unarmed, and not connected in any way with the rising, were shot without trial and without any charge being made against them; and if, in the interests of justice and peace in Ireland, he will demand an explanation from those responsible for the incident?
§ Mr. TENNANTWhat the hon. Member asks for in the last part of this question has already been arranged—that is to say, a Court of Inquiry is being held to investigate the occurrence and all circumstances of the case.
§ Mr. W. O'BRIENIs it a Military Court of Inquiry, and private?
§ Mr. TENNANTIt is a Court of Inquiry ordered by the military authorities, but not necessarily a military inquiry.
§ Mr. O'BRIENWill it be a public one?
§ Mr. TENNANTThat I cannot say.
§ Mr. O'BRIENOtherwise it will be a farce and disgust people.
§ Mr. TENNANTI hope not, Sir.