asked the Minister for Defence if he is aware that Mr. Patrick Mannion, National Teacher, of Menlough, Ballinasloe, has been arrested and is now detained at Galway Prison; whether it is proposed to formulate charges against this prisoner and bring him to trial; if not, can the Minister say if Mr. Mannion will be released on signing the usual form.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. [ORAL ANSWERS.] - ARRESTED GALWAY TEACHER.
The Minister for Defence is aware that Mannion is being detained in Galway Jail. No charge has yet been formulated against him. He has refused to sign the usual form of undertaking, and therefore the question of his release cannot be considered.