HC Deb 23 June 1921 vol 143 c1524
43. Mr. RENDALL

asked the Chief Secretary what report he has received as regards the wounding of John Mase, a boy aged four, at Thurles, County Tipperary, on the 10th April?

Mr. HENRY

The Commander-in-Chief informs me that careful inquiries have been made into the wounding of this child, but that no definite information is forthcoming. There were no Crown forces in the neighbourhood on that day, and it can only be presumed that the boy was accidentally shot by rebels, who were said to have been in the locality on the date of the occurrence.

Mr. RENDALL

Does the right hon. Gentleman believe any further inquiry will be instituted in this matter?

Mr. HENRY

Yes; the police will continue their inquiries, and try to elicit further information.

Mr. RENDALL

I will put a further question down next week.