§ Mr. O'SHAUGHNESSYasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that the "Enniscorthy Echo" has been suppressed by the military authorities, although nothing in favour of the Irish Volunteers was written in it for the past twelve months; and whether, having regard to the fact that sixteen families are dependent on it for a living, he will take steps to see that the military authorities give permission to have it republished without further delay?
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§ Mr. TENNANTThis paper was suppressed temporarily. The restriction will, it is anticipated, be withdrawn shortly.
§ Mr. O'SHAUGHNESSYasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that Mr. William Sears, editor of the "Enniscorthy Echo," was arrested on the 4th May in Dublin, where he has been living for the past two years, and imprisoned in Wandsworth Gaol; that he had no arms in his possession and was not a member of the Irish Volunteers, and had not attended a Sinn Fein meeting for the past five years; and, having regard to these facts, whether he will take steps to have him released without further delay?
§ Mr. TENNANTThis case has been thoroughly inquired into. It was decided that he could not be released, and an internment order under Defence of the Realm Regulation 14B has been applied for. This regulation will give him the right to apply to the advisory committee referred to therein.