§ 13. Captain WEDGWOOD BENNasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether Mr. Colivet is at present interned without charge at Spike Island; and whether permission was refused for him to visit his dying wife?
§ The ATTORNEY - GENERAL for IRELAND (Mr. Denis Henry)Owing to the sentiments expressed by internees that parole given to a British officer was not binding and to the incitement by a well-known public man, himself interned, encouraging his fellow internees to break their parole, it has been necessary to prohibit parole altogether. One man Francis O'Donnell, actually failed to keep his word, and all internees have been informed that this man is directly responsible for the withdrawal of the privilege. Mr. Colivet applied for parole after the death of his wife, but no exception could be made in his case. He is at present in Spike Island.
§ Captain BENNDoes the right hon. Gentleman think the reasons he has advanced sufficient to prevent this man —a Member of this House—having permission to go on parole to visit his dying wife?
§ Captain BENNHas the right hon. Gentleman seen the resolution passed by the Limerick Town Council on the subject, drawing attention to the full facts of the case?