§ Mr. GUINEYasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether, in view of the verdict of the jury in the case of the Newmarket shooting affray, there has been an investigation held by the proper authorities into the conduct of the district inspector who ordered the shooting; and, if such investigation has been held, what is the decision arrived at?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe action of the district inspector on the occasion referred to has been the subject of an inquiry by the constabulary authorities, and the Inspector-General is satisfied that, in the circumstances, the district inspector took the proper course, and could not have acted otherwise than he did.
§ Mr. GUINEYasked the Chief Secretary whether his attention has been called to the statements made that, on 26th May, District-Inspector Price was called on by two respectable shopkeepers and informed that his presence was needed down the street, and, in view of this request, will he say why did he not go; was he on duty on this day; and, if he was, did he make a report to his authorities of this request by the townspeople?
§ Mr. BIRRELLMy attention has been called to the statements mentioned in the question. The action of the district inspector on the occasion referred to was discussed at the coroner's inquest, and has been the subject of an inquiry by the constabulary authorities, who were fully in formed of all the circumstances of the case. No useful purpose would be served by reopening the matter now.