§ 42. Major O'NEILLasked the Prime Minister whether he is aware that numbers of people who graze land in the West of Ireland are being impoverished by reason of the fact that their stock is being driven away and their employés forced to leave their employment under threats of death; and will he introduce legislation to provide compensation to the farmers for the loss of their stock and business, and to the workpeople for the loss of their employment, other than what is provided under the Malicious Injuries Act?
§ The ATTORNEY-GENERAL for IRELAND (Mr. Denis Henry)The question 34 of compensating innocent persons for loss due to intimidation and cattle driving is under consideration.
§ Major O'NEILLMay I ask the Prime Minister whether he does not think there is an obligation on the Imperial Government to compensate these people, in view of the fact that damage arises by reason of the Government not being able to give adequate protection?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThat is practically the same question.