To ask the Minister for Defence whether Ernest William Prout, solicitor, of 9 Leinster Street, Dublin, was arrested on Friday, March 2nd, at his residence, 69 Albert Road, Glenageary, by National Forces, and is still in custody; whether any charge has been, or is intended to be, formulated against him, and, if not, whether there is any ground for his continued detention.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. [ WRITTEN ANSWERS. ] - ARREST OF MR. PROUT, SOLICITOR.
Mr. Prout was arrested as stated. He is detained pending the completion of enquiries regarding him. In the course of a few days a charge will be formulated against him or he will be released.