§ MR. REDMONDasked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, If he will state the reasons for the removal from Naas Gaol to Kilmainham of Mr. Edward O'Connor, T.C. of Naas; whether he is aware that since Mr. O'Connor is proprietor of a business establishment in Naas, his removal to Kilmainham entails grave pecuniary loss upon him; and, whether under these circumstances he can order his release or his immediate removal to Naas?
§ MR. TREVELYANSir, Mr. O'Connor was removed from Naas to Kilmainham after careful consideration; but I regret that I cannot state the reasons which influenced the Government in determining on the place of detention of any of the prisoners under the Protection Act. Mr. O'Connor is proprietor of the Commercial Hotel in Naas, which continues to be carried on in his absence. His Excellency the Lord Lieutenant is now causing inquiry to be made into his case.