asked the Minister for Defence what was the reason for the arrest of Miss Bridget Curran, of Killala, who was arrested on April 2nd, 1923, and is now detained in the North Dublin Union, No. 299; whether any charge has been or is being preferred against her, and, if not, whether he is prepared to order her release.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. [ORAL ANSWERS.] - LADY'S ARREST AT KILLALA.
Miss Curran was arrested on grounds of assisting Irregulars by carrying despatches and doing intelligence work. She has not been formally charged. She has signed the usual form of undertaking, and, in view of this and of the peaceful state of her district, she was released yesterday.