asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland if the police recently went to Count Plunkett's house near Dublin for the purpose of making a search; if the police withdrew because the house was found to be fortified and garrisoned by armed persons; and, if so, what further action will be taken?

The premises to which the question apparently refers are a disused mill and grounds at Lark field, Kimmage, near Dublin. The place was not found fortified or garrisoned, nor was it as the hon. and gallant Member suggested in a question last week, being used for the manufacture of bombs. It has, however, been taken out of the owner's control by virtue of a magistrates order under Defence of the Realm Regulation 51 c.