§ 18. Mr. LUNNasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether an inquiry has yet been held into the death of a man named Reilly, of Birr, and another named Cunningham, of Belmart, both in King's County, stated to have been taken from their homes and shot on the 17th and 18th instant, respectively?
§ Sir H. GREENWOODThe finding of the Court of Inquiry in lieu of inquest held in each of these cases was that the deceased was murdered by some person or persons unknown. Both the murdered men were ex-soldiers, and were on very friendly terms with the troops stationed in the vicinity of their homes. This was probably the reason for their murder. Reilly leaves a widow and five children, and Cunningham a widow and three children.
§ 21. Lieut. - Colonel ARCHER -SHEEasked the Chief Secretary if he has any information with reference to the murder of Constable Patrick Clarke, of Cliffoney, County Sligo; of Constable Shanley, murdered, and Sergeant Ryan, wounded, when returning from mass at Kildorrery, County Cork, and with reference to the murder of an ex-soldier, Patrick Maher, at Moonkeena, County Tipperary, on Sunday 26th June?
§ Sir H. GREENWOODI have called for a full report on each of these cases, and shall be glad if the hon. Member will repeat the question, of which I only received notice yesterday, on Thursday of next week.