asked the Minister for Defence if he is aware that Thomas Donohoe (farmer's son and the only help of his father, now 95 years of age) has been incarcerated in Mountjoy Prison since 11th March last; and whether, in view of the fact that he signed the undertaking required by the authorities and produced the necessary bails as to his future conduct long since, the Minister can now see his way to release him.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. [ ORAL ANSWERS. ] - A MOUNTJOY PRISONER.
Guarantees of Donohoe's good faith in signing the usual form of undertaking have been received from persons whose assurances are not acceptable to the Army authorities. In the circumstances it is not considered advisable to release Donohoe at present.