§ 16. Colonel ASHLEYasked the Chief Secretary whether he is aware that driving of cattle belonging to the grazing tenants has, on several occasions, been carried out on various estates in county Roscommon during the past few weeks: whether he is aware that the owner of one of these estates, whose name is with- 1389 held in order to safeguard his life, has twice asked for protection, which so far has only produced two printed forms acknowledging receipt of the letters, but no protection; and what steps the Government propose to take to restore some form of ordered government in that county?
§ Mr. HENRYIt is a fact that a considerable number of cattle drives have occurred in county Roscommon, as stated. Special steps have been taken to cope with this matter, and additional military have been sent to the county. I have brought the case to the special notice of the police authorities.
§ Colonel ASHLEYWhere will the trial of these men who have been apprehended take place? Will it be in county Galway or Roscommon?
§ Mr. HENRYThe trial will take place before a court constituted under the Criminal Law and Procedure Act, 1887, before two resident magistrates.