14. Lieut.-Colonel MALONEasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland, whether his attention has been drawn to the proceedings before Judge Moore at Thurles Sessions, on 7th April, in connection with compensation claims for damage done by the Thurles police on the night of 20th January, when they broke loose, fired into houses, smashed windows, and carried out other damages; and whether, in view of the judge's statement that the damage was admittedly done by the police and that the claims should be met by the Crown, the Government propose to take that course?
§ Mr. HENRYThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. With regard to the latter part of the question, the matter is under consideration.