HC Deb 02 July 1917 vol 95 c747
42. Major NEWMAN

asked whether the Irish Government will issue a general Order expressing their appreciation of the forbearance and courage displayed by the officers, non-commissioned officers, and constables of the Dublin Metropolitan Police and Royal Irish Constabulary during the recent riots in Dublin and Cork when called on to deal with opponents in possession of and using firearms?

Mr. DUKE

I have already stated to the House the appreciation His Majesty's Government have of the excellent work of the police, both of the Dublin Metropolitan Force and the Royal Irish Constabulary; and my statement to the House had been preceded by communications in the same sense with the officers commanding the two forces. No further action seems to be necessary.