asked the Minister for Justice if he will state in respect of each of the years 1939 to 1945 and 1946 (to date), the number of persons (other than those tried summarily) who have been convicted for offences, distinguishing, in each year, those who have been so convicted by a Special Criminal Court, a Military Tribunal and the ordinary courts; and, further, if he will state in respect of those convicted by either the Special Criminal Court or a Military Tribunal, the number of persons in whose cases there was any charge, background or allegation either of violence or the threat of violence or intimidation or membership of or association with any unlawful organisation.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Court Convictions.
A return on the lines indicated will be prepared. I shall inform the Deputy when it is ready.