§ Lord H. CAVENDISH-BENTINCKasked the Chief Secretary whether he is aware that on the night of the 16th instant Crown forces in the neighbourhood of Tralee completely burnt down the co-operative creamery at Ballydwyer which had been rebuilt since its partial destruction in November; that they also burnt the presbytery of Clogher Catholic Church, six or more houses, and farmhouses with their hay and corn; and that a man named John Reidy was fired at and killed, and several calves were burnt to death; whether this wholesale destruction is to be regarded as an official reprisal for the murder of Major Mackinnon; and, if not, what steps have been taken to punish the perpetrators of the outrage?
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§ Mr. HENRYThis place is in the Martial Law area and I have, therefore, called for a report from the Commander-in-Chief. If the Noble Lord will repeat the question, of which I only received notice yesterday, on Thursday of next Week, I hope then to be in a position to furnish him with a reply.