§ Colonel ASHLEYasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland what promotion, recognition, or reward he proposes to bestow on Sergeant Ruth and the eight constables who defended the Royal Irish Constabulary barracks at Carrigadrohoid, near Macroom, on 10th June, in view of the fact that the attack lasted from 11 p.m. till 4.30 a.m., when it was beaten off; that the roof of the barracks was set alight by the use of petrol; and that the defenders were not only exposed to danger from hand grenades, rifle fire, incendiary bombs, and other explosives, but were also very nearly burned alive?
§ Mr. HENRYThe gallant conduct of the members of the Royal Irish Constabulary, who were stationed at Carrigadrohoid, county Cork, in defending their barracks against a prolonged attack by armed men on the 10th instant, has been already considered by the Constabulary Reward Board. All the men who took part in the defence have been granted the Constabulary Medal for preeminent valour and bravery. Each man1284W has also been granted a First Class Favourable Record, with grant of money from the Constabulary Reward Fund, and Sergeant Ruth, who was in charge of the barracks, has been promoted to the rank of Head Constable, and three constables have been promoted to the rank of sergeant.