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Dáil Éireann - Volume 30 - 27 June, 1929 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Upkeep of Graves in Cork Prison. Mr. Corry Mr. Corry Mr. Corry asked the Minister for Justice whether he will state what steps, if any, have been taken for the care and upkeep of the graves of I.R.A. men executed during the Anglo-Irish War and buried in Cork Male Prison; whether he will state if steps will be taken for their removal to consecrated ground, or will the remains be handed over to the relatives of those men. Minister for Justice (Mr. Fitzgerald-Kenney) James Fitzgerald-Kenney Minister for Justice (Mr. Fitzgerald-Kenney): The graves of 13 men who were executed in Cork and buried in the grounds of Cork Prison in the year 1921 are kept in good order. The question of the exhumation of the bodies and their transfer to relatives for re-interment was the subject of careful consideration by the Executive Council some years ago, when the conclusion was reluctantly reached that, having regard to the time that had elapsed and the circumstances attending the burials, exhumation was quite impracticable. Mr. Corry Mr. Corry Mr. Corry: I do not know whether the Minister has seen these graves recently. I know I made two attempts to see them, and on each occasion was prevented; but I have certain knowledge that the graves are absolutely uncared. I have very definite knowledge of that fact; and I also wish to complain of the manner in which the relatives of the deceased are treated. Last week— An Ceann Comhairle Michael Hayes An Ceann Comhairle: The Deputy must not make a speech. Mr. Corry Mr. Corry Mr. Corry: I am not making a speech. An Ceann Comhairle Michael Hayes An Ceann Comhairle: The Deputy is. He began by saying he must complain. Mr. Corry Mr. Corry 1853 [1853] Mr. Corry: Is the Minister aware that the relatives of the deceased are refused admittance? An Ceann Comhairle Michael Hayes An Ceann Comhairle: That is a question on a different matter. Mr. Fitzgerald-Kenney Mr. Fitzgerald-Kenney Mr. Fitzgerald-Kenney: And it is not correct. The Deputy himself applied and was granted permission to see the graves. Mr. Corry Mr. Corry Mr. Corry: I am glad the Minister mentioned that. I applied on Saturday last. Mr. Fitzgerald-Kenney Mr. Fitzgerald-Kenney Mr. Fitzgerald-Kenney: And permission was given. Mr. Corry Mr. Corry Mr. Corry: It did not arrive yesterday by post. Mr. Fitzgerald-Kenney Mr. Fitzgerald-Kenney Mr. Fitzgerald-Kenney: It has arrived. Mr. Corry Mr. Corry Mr. Corry: In the case of an aged father 73 years—— An Ceann Comhairle Michael Hayes An Ceann Comhairle: Next question. Mr. Corry Mr. Corry Mr. Corry: I give notice that I will raise this matter on the adjournment to-morrow. Dáil Éireann 30 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. Upkeep of Graves in Cork Prison. Questions 19290627
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