Sir W. BARTONasked the Chief Secretary whether two civilian prisoners, named Martin Purcell and William O'Brien, were shot dead at the Tipperary military barracks on 30th May; whether any inquiry has been held; and with what result?
§ Sir H. GREENWOODI am informed by the Commander-in-Chief that the answer is in the affirmative. These men, while exercising in the barrack yard, made a concerted rush upon the two sentries who were guarding them, and were consequently fired upon. The Court of Inquiry found in each case that no blame attached to the Crown forces.