§ Mr. DUFFYasked the Chief Secretary whether he is aware that Constable M'Glynn, stationed at Gort, is in the habit of visiting frequently the townland of Kilbecanty, some four or five miles east of Gort; whether he is aware that this policeman stops the people on the roadway, insults them by demanding where they are going to, and that he visits their houses at all hours, querying in an insulting and provocative way as to the movements of the people; and whether the people are to understand that this policeman is acting at the suggestion of the Irish Government?
§ Mr. BIRRELLI am informed that Constable M'Glynn has frequently to visit Kilbecanty on duty, and must continue to do so. The police authorities assure me that there is no ground whatever for attributing any discourtesy to him.
§ Mr. DUFFYasked the Chief Secretary whether he is aware that the parish of Kilbecanty, Gort, county Galway, is one of the most congested in the county; and that a grazing farm, known as the Annagh Farm, the property of Mr. George Gallahan, lies in the immediate vicinity of this congestion; and whether, in view of the feeling which exists in regard to the necessity of relieving the local congestion out of this Annagh Farm, he will urge upon the Congested Districts Board the advisability of taking steps to acquire this farm?
§ Mr. BIRRELLSo far as I can ascertain no representations have been made to the Congested Districts Board in this case by landlord or tenants.