asked the Minister for Justice if he will state whether the persons who fired at and wounded a member of the new Volunteer Force, named Breen, at Cooleen, Co. Clare, on the night of the 20th December, have been identified and charged, and, if so, if he will state before what type of court they were charged, and if convicted what sentence was imposed, and whether the arms on the occasion have been traced and taken possession of by the police.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Clare Outrage.
One person has been identified in connection with this outrage. He was convicted by the Constitution (Special Powers) Tribunal on a number of charges and sentenced to five years penal servitude. The weapon was confiscated.