asked the Minister for Home Affairs whether he is aware that farmers from the Ballingarry district of the County Tipperary were obstructed and prevented from selling their live stock by strike pickets at the fair of Kilkenny, on September 12th, and at the fair of Callan on September 19th; whether adequate steps will be taken to prevent a recurrence of such obstruction and interference, in order that the farmers in question may be free to carry on their ordinary avocations.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - OBSTRUCTION BY PICKETS.
Mr. O'HIGGINS
Adequate forces of the Garda Siochana were on duty, both at the fair of Kilkenny on the 12th ultimo, and the fair of Callan on the 19th ultimo. No complaint was made to them of any illegal interference or intimidation, nor did they observe any. My information is that pickets were present but acted in a peaceful manner, and within their legal rights.