To ask the Minister for Defence whether he is aware that Patrick McGlynn, a postman in Kilkenny, was arrested on the 26th July whilst attending to his ordinary duties, and has since been detained in Kilkenny Jail without having any charge preferred against him, and whether it is intended to release him immediately, or, if not, why is he being detained.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. - ARREST OF KILKENNY POSTMAN.
PADRAIG O GAMHNA
General MULCAHY
Patrick McGlynn was arrested on the ground of siding with Irregulars. He has now signed the undertaking not to use arms against the Government nor to support in any way any such action. The advisability of releasing him is being considered.