HC Deb 27 July 1916 vol 84 cc1845-6
20. Mr. GINNELL

asked the Home Secretary on what charge Mr. Jeremiah O'Corkery, teacher of Gaelic, was arrested on the 12th instant; if not accused of anything but the practice of his profession, will he say under what law he was arrested; where he now is; when and where he is to be tried; and by what kind of Court?

Mr. SAMUEL

If this question refers to a man named Diarmuid Corkery, of Inchiquin, Kenmare, an order for his internment has been made in the usual course, on the recommendation of the military authorities, and the grounds for his internment are stated in the notice which has been sent to the camp to be served upon him. He has been transferred to Frongoch, and his case is about to be considered by the Advisory Committee.

Mr. GINNELL

The right hon. Gentleman has not answered whether he has been accused of anything but the practice of his profession?

Mr. SAMUEL

Yes.

Mr. GINNELL

What is it?

Mr. SAMUEL

I do not think it necessary to read out the terms of the notice.

Mr. GINNELL

What is he accused of besides the practice of his profession as a teacher of Gaelic?

Mr. SAMUEL

The charge is analogous to that which has been made against the other persons who have been interned.