HC Deb 01 May 1919 vol 115 c304
24. Mr. MacVEAGH

asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether the policeman who shot Michael Walsh at Ballinagoul, Dungarvan, has been placed under arrest; and, if not, will he state the reason?

Mr. SAMUELS

The policeman who is charged in this case has been arrested and is at present in custody.

Mr. MacVEAGH

Can the right hon. Gentleman say when he was arrested?

Mr. SAMUELS

I cannot give the exact date.

Mr. MacVEAGH

Was he put under arrest after this question appeared on the Paper?

Mr. SAMUELS

I cannot tell.

Mr. MacVEAGH

I can tell you he was.

Mr. SAMUELS

I wish to say that in the administration of justice in Ireland we do not depend upon questions put down in the House.

Mr. MacVEAGH

Does the right hon. Gentleman deny that the police were instructed not to place this man under arrest?

Mr. DEVLIN

Will the right hon. Gentleman tell us what justice is in Ireland?

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