HC Deb 09 June 1921 vol 142 cc2070-2W
Mr. RENDALL

asked the Chief Secretary whether an inquiry has yet been held into the death of John Sheehan, of Collee, Listowel, stated to have been shot dead by members of the Crown forces on the 25th May, and what is its finding?

Sir H. GREENWOOD

This place is in the martial-law area, and I have therefore asked the Commander-in-Chief to furnish me with a report.

Mr. LYLE-SAMUEL

asked the Chief Secretary what is the result of the Court of Inquiry into the shooting of Christopher Reynolds and Bernard Nolan on the 1st April; whether Nolan is still in prison; and whether it is intended to bring him to trial on any charge?

Sir H. GREENWOOD

The Court of Inquiry in lieu of inquest in the case of Reynolds found that death was due to bullet wounds inflicted by the forces of the Crown in the execution of their duty. Nolan is still in custody, an Internment Order under the Restoration of Order in Ireland Regulation 14 B having been made against him on the ground that he was suspected of acting, having acted, and being about to act in a manner prejudicial to the maintenance and restoration of order in Ireland.

Major M. WOOD

asked the Chief Secretary what is the result of the inquiry into the deaths of two civilians at Galway on the 9th September last; and whether any members of the Crown forces have been arrested in connection therewith?

Sir H. GREENWOOD

The verdict of the Court of Inquiry in each case was that death was due to bullet wounds inflicted by some person or persons unknown. The reply to the last part of the question is in the negative.

Mr. PENNEFATHER

asked the Chief Secretary how many officers and men of the military and police forces in Ireland have been kidnapped and imprisoned or murdered by the rebels?

Sir H. GREENWOOD

In all eight officers and nine other ranks of the military forces have been kidnapped by the rebels. Of these, two officers and four other ranks have been murdered and four other ranks released. The fate of the remainder is not definitely known. Of the police forces, 38 have bean kidnapped: 22 of these have been released, but the fate of the remaining 16 is still unknown, though one at least is believed to have been murdered