asked the Minister for Defence whether he has received complaints from Messrs. P. & H. Egan, Ltd., Tullamore, Offaly, regarding raids on their Ballycumber Branch on May 2nd, 28th, and 31st; June 4th, 11th, 14th, 25th and 27th; July 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 14th; and their Tubber Branch on June 6th, 11th, and 14th; July 18th and 21st, during which a considerable quantity of whiskey and cigarettes was taken, and if he will state what effective steps he intends to take in order to give the necessary protection to the property of this firm and capture the culprits.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. [ ORAL ANSWERS. ] - RAIDS IN OFFALY.
Notification of raids was received on the 24th inst., by the local military authorities from Messrs. P. & H. Egan. The raids were the work of three or four armed men who raid for drink and cigarettes. Otherwise this particular area is quiet. Steps have been taken with a view to arresting the persons concerned.