asked the Minister for Defence if he is aware that John Ryan, Martin Simpson, and Patrick Connor, of Athy District, are interned in Carlow Prison; whether he gave orders to have these men released about three months ago, and why they are still detained; further, whether these men have signed the form of undertaking a month ago, and to ask, as no charge has been made against them, that they be immediately released.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. [ ORAL ANSWERS. ] - RELEASE OF INTERNEES.
Orders were not given for the release of these men about three months ago. As regards Simpson I would refer the Deputy to my reply to his question on the 19th June. The cases against these men have been under consideration recently and they were released on the 30th June.