§ 69. Mr. LUNNasked the Chief Secretary whether the co-operative stores and the dispensary at Tourmakeady were destroyed on or about 10th May as a reprisal for an ambush in the neighbourhood; whether this was officially ordered; and what is the object of the destruction of institutions of this character?
§ Sir H. GREENWOODThis place is in the martial law area. I am informed by the Commander-in-Chief that the dispensary is undamaged. The co-operative stores were burned, but whether accidentally or maliciously has not been ascertained. The destruction was not done by forces of the Crown.
§ Mr. MacVEAGHCan the Chief Secretary now give us the date of the death, of Baron Munchausen?
§ 71. Mr. LUNNasked the Chief Secretary whether a number of houses in the Spiddal and Moycullen districts were burnt on the night of 14th May by members of the Crown forces, who employed petrol and bombs; whether this destruction was officially ordered; and, if not, whether any disciplinary action has been taken?
§ Sir H. GREENWOODI have received a police report regarding the burning of some houses in Spiddal and Moycullen, which states that there is no foundation for the allegation that members of the Crown forces are implicated.
§ Mr. MacVEAGHHear, hear. More Munchausen!
§ 74. Mr. WINTRINGHAMasked the Chief Secretary whether any inquiry has been held into the burning of the farm and farmhouse belonging to a man named Desmond, at Annabeg, on the 23rd October last by soldiers during their investigations following an attack on the Essex Regiment; and, if so, what was the result of the inquiry?
§ Sir H. GREENWOODI have asked for a report in this case, and shall be glad if the hon. Member will repeat his question at a later date.