To ask the Minister for Defence whether he is aware that James Daly, District Councillor, Rathdowney, Leix, was arrested about ten weeks ago, and has since been detained in Kilkenny Jail, without having any charge preferred against him, whether he is aware that the prisoner has agreed to sign the usual undertaking, and whether he is prepared to order his immediate release, or state the reasons why he was arrested and is still being detained.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. - A LEIX PRISONER.
Daly was arrested on the ground of aiding Irregulars. He has signed the required form of undertaking and the question of his immediate release is receiving favourable consideration.