HC Deb 11 April 1902 vol 106 c19
MR. DELANY (Queen's Co., Ossory)

I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether he is aware that the hon. Member for South Mayo and Mr. Denis Johnston, who are at present confined in Tullamore Prison, under Criminal Law Procedure (Ireland) Act sentences of four and five months respectively, are obliged to exercise in the ring with ordinary prisoners; and whether he will consider the advisability of relaxing the prison rules so as to permit Mr. O'Donnell and Mr. Johnston to take exercise apart from the common prisoners.

MR. WYNDHAM

I have called for a report on the facts, but have not yet received it. Perhaps the hon. Member will repeat the question on Monday.

CAPTAIN DONELAN (Cork Co., E.)

Is it intended to continue to treat these gentlemen as common criminals, in view of the judgment recently delivered by the Lord Chief Baron?

MR. WYNDHAM

I am not prepared to debate this matter by Question and answer. When I have the report on the facts, I will then answer.