To ask the Minister for Defence whether it is a fact that Mr. Denis Horgan, National teacher, of Bruree, Co. Limerick, was arrested on September 11th, and has since been detained in Limerick Prison; whether he is aware that Mr. Horgan attended the Dingle Irish College during the months of July and August; that he has repeatedly stated that he took no part whatsoever in recent political or military events; that the officer in charge of the patrol who arrested him stated that he did not know of any charge against Mr. Horgan, but was acting on orders; whether Mr. Horgan, being convinced of his innocence, has made repeated applications to be put on trial for any charge that may be preferred against him; and whether, in the event of no such charge being preferred against him, the Minister will order this man's immediate release.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. - BRUREE NATIONAL TEACHER'S ARREST.
Mr. Horgan was arrested on suspicion in company with his two brothers, who were active Irregulars. The question of his release is receiving favourable consideration.