asked the Minister for Justice if he can state if the Governor-General has received a memorial from certain residents in County Wexford, asking for the release of George Murphy, Ferns, County Wexford; if the Minister has been informed of the receipt of this memorial, and if, in view of the peaceful state of the country, this man will be released.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. [ORAL ANSWERS.] - RELEASE OF WEXFORD PRISONER.
George Murphy was convicted of ordinary criminal offences, namely, armed robbery and the unlawful possession of firearms. I am not prepared in such a case to discuss in the Dáil whether it would be advisable in the interests of justice and of the public that the prerogative of mercy be exercised.