§ Mr. BYRNEasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland on what date Richard Jameson, of Dundalk, was taken into custody in Liverpool; whether he has since been confined in Dundalk Prison without any charge being made against him; if it is proposed to bring him to trial; if so, to what tribunal; and, if not, will an order be issued for his immediate release?
§ Mr. DUKERichard Jameson was arrested in Liverpool and taken to Dundalk Military Prison on 14th October under the authority of the Defence of the Realm Regulations as a person who had acted in a manner prejudicial to the public safety, and with a view to his being brought to trial or interned. I am informed that in the opinion of the Competent Military Authority it was proper he should be released, subject to restriction as to his place of residence, and that he has been released accordingly.