§ 67. Colonel ASHLEYasked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether it is a fact that the local undertakers refused to supply a hearse for the burial of Constable Brett, who was murdered on 21st June, between Bantry and Durrus, county Cork; that the remains of the gallant constable had to be conveyed to the graveyard in a military motor lorry; and will he state if anyone has been arrested in connection with this murder?
§ Sir H. GREENWOODI regret to say the facts are as stated. No local undertaker would supply a hearse or assist in any way in the burial of the late Constable Brett. No one attended the funeral except deceased's family, his comrades, and the military. The remains were carried on the shoulders of his comrades part of the way to the churchyard, and afterwards on a military lorry. No arrests have been made.
§ Mr. STANTONWhat are you going to do?