§ 14. Major NEWMANasked the Chief Secretary whether he has any reports from the police authorities as to illegal drilling 951 by bodies of men, particularly in the neighbourhood of Cork City; and, if so, what action does he propose to take?
§ Mr. DUKEI am not aware of any recent case of illegal drilling near Cork. The police keep proper observation for any such occurrence, and if any case should arise it will be dealt with as the facts may require.
§ Major NEWMANMay I send the Chief Secretary a statement which I have received as to this?
§ Mr. FLAVINOught not the hon. and gallant Gentleman to have more respect for his own countrymen than to make false accusations against them?
§ Major NEWMANI have the statement in my pocket.