HC Deb 05 March 1918 vol 103 c1852W
Colonel GRETTON

asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland if the police recently went to Count Plunkett's house near Dublin for the purpose of making a search; if the police withdrew because the house was found to be fortified and garrisoned by armed persons; and, if so, what further action will be taken?

Mr. SAMUELS

The premises to which the question apparently refers are a disused mill and grounds at Lark field, Kimmage, near Dublin. The place was not found fortified or garrisoned, nor was it as the hon. and gallant Member suggested in a question last week, being used for the manufacture of bombs. It has, however, been taken out of the owner's control by virtue of a magistrates order under Defence of the Realm Regulation 51 c.