§ 85. Mr. DEVLINasked the Chief Secretary whether nine young men were arrested and have been detained in Mountjoy Prison, Dublin, since 28th May last, on suspicion of being concerned in a raid on the post office at Kells, County Meath; and whether, seeing that it is unfair to keep these young men in prison without trial for such a length of time, and since no charge has been made against them, they will be immediately liberated?
§ Sir H. GREENWOODNine men were arrested between 27th and 29th ultimo for the attack on Kells post office. They are now in Mountjoy Prison. Their cases are under investigation, and action will be taken as soon as possible.
§ Mr. DEVLINWhen will these men be tried? Is it not quite a customary thing for the Irish Government to keep innocent men in prison for a long time and not to try them at all?
§ Sir H. GREENWOODIt is not.