Dáil debates

Tuesday, 5 November 2024

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

 

4:05 pm

Photo of Brendan GriffinBrendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Gabhaim buíochas leis an Ceann Comhairle. Last week, there was an historic day for the people of County Kerry with the signing by President Higgins of the posthumous pardon in respect of Sylvester Poff and James Barrett, who were hanged for a murder they did not commit back in 1883. Their bodies were buried in Ballymullen Barracks in Tralee, which is still in the ownership of our Defence Forces, and there is nothing to mark the graves of these men whose innocence has now been recognised by the State. I ask on behalf of the families whether a monument, plaque or something could be erected to mark the resting place of these men who were buried there in 1883.

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