HC Deb 18 March 1918 vol 104 c656
67. Mr. ARCHDALE

asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether he is aware that the committee of the Carnegie Library in Cahirciveen refused the use of a room to the county council for technical and commercial classes; that practically the whole of the library, except the reading room and book office, is held by various Sinn Fein clubs; and that illegal drilling and gambling is carried on; and, if so, what action he proposes to take?

Mr. DUKE

I am informed that the library committee have refused to allow the county council the use of a room for technical and commercial classes, and that the entire library, except the reading room and book office is held by various Sinn Fein organisations. There is a room where billiards and cards ace played, but the police have no evidence of gambling or drilling. Proceedings are being taken to restrain the improper use of the library premises.