asked the Minister for Defence if he will state whether the soldier who fired the shot which killed the Civic Guard, Michael Lyons, at Belturbet, Co. Cavan, on the night of the 15th August, 1923, has yet been tried, and, if so, with what result, and, if not, when he will be tried.

The soldier has not yet been tried. As regards the last part of the question I would refer the Deputy to the Minister for Home Affairs for information.