§ 39. Mr. DONALDasked the Prime Minister if it is the intention of the Government to take steps to bring to jus- 33 tice all persons who are associated with crime in Ireland; and whether all measures necessary will be taken to ensure the prosecution and punishment of persons accused of having committed an act in violation of the laws?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe answer to both parts of the question is in the affirmative, and, with this object in view, the Government are reorganising the Irish Executive, strengthening the police, the Navy, and the Army in Ireland, and it will probably also be necessary for them to strengthen the law dealing with crime. It is the intention of the Government to take all necessary steps to put down the present organised campaign of murder and assassination.
§ Sir E. CARSONCan the right hon. Gentleman say when the Government will bring in a Bill to take away the statutory limitation for claims arising out of malicious injuries, and for the assertion of rights of property which have been forcibly taken away?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThat is one of the subjects which we are considering, and we may introduce an amending Bill.
§ Mr. DONALDCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether the criminals who has been released will be rearrested, so that an opportunity may be given for other people to identify them in connection with crimes?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI think it would be very undesirable for me to give an answer on this question. It is one of the questions under review.