asked the Minister for Justice whether his attention has been directed to a report in the daily Press, in which it is stated that disturbances took place in Raphoe on Sunday evening last, when a large party of Orangemen were returning from the annual church parade in connection with the Boyne anniversary service, and whether in view of the approaching 12th July celebrations he will take steps to ensure that there is no breach of the peace.
PRIVATE NOTICE QUESTION. - DISTURBANCES IN RAPHOE.
PEADAR O hAODHA
My attention has been directed to this regrettable incident. The Government will maintain the right of any and every party in the State to hold meetings and processions to commemorate anything which they consider worthy of commemoration provided that the law is observed by those participating in such assemblies. Measures which it is hoped will be adequate have been taken to ensure that demonstrations by persons of Orange sympathies resident in the area of jurisdiction of the Free State Government will take place without molestation on the 12th inst. It is hoped that those taking part in any such meetings or processions will co-operate by observing the restraint and moderation which the circumstances demand.
Did Deputy White give notice of a question on the adjournment?
I intend to discuss it with some members of my Party.
The Deputy is not giving notice, then?
Not to-day.