asked the Minister for Home Affairs if he will state on what grounds were Patirck J. Rogers, of Donard, and Charles Connell, of Davidstown, Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow, arrested on March 27th, detained in custody in Dunlavin Barracks until March 31st, and then removed to Mountjoy Prison; whether any opportunity has been afforded to them of rebutting any evidence which may exist connecting them with an offence under the Public Safety (Powers of Arrest and Detention) Act, 1924; whether they have yet been able to appeal to an Appeal Council; and whether he is prepared to release them on recognisances.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - CO. WICKLOW ARRESTS.
TOMAS MAC EOIN
Patrick J. Rogers, of Donard, and Charles Connell, of Davidstown, Dunlavin, County Wicklow, were arrested on suspicion of having been concerned in serious outrages, including arson, on the property of Mr. Richard Bollard, of Colligo, Donard, County Wicklow. No application has been received from them to have the case reviewed by an Appeal Council nor have they offered to find sureties for their good behaviour.
Has any information been given them that they may appeal any time they require to the Appeal Council?
Mr. O'HIGGINS
I could not say definitely. I will take steps to have that brought under the notice of these men, and under the notice of other people in the same position.