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Ira Officers

Volume 868: debated on Thursday 7 February 1974

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Rev. Ian Paisley

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland why he released on 12th December 1973 Francis Nugent, a commanding officer in the Provisional IRA.

Mr. Peter Mills

My right hon. Friend did not direct the release of Francis Nugent. Under the provisions of the Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1973 his case was referred to a Commissioner who directed his release.

Rev. Ian Paisley

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland why he released on 19th December 1973 Dominic O'Neill, a commanding officer in the Provisional IRA.

Mr. Peter Mills

My right hon. Friend did not direct the release of Dominic O'Neill. Under the provisions of the Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1973 his case was referred to a Commissioner for review. The Commissioner directed that he should be discharged.