A man is released without charge after being arrested on suspicion of bribing a public official, according to multiple reports. Gardaí state the arrest forms part of an investigation into allegations of bribery connected to the time the public official held their position. One report says the case relates to alleged corruption involving a former local authority employee and external contractors, indicating the inquiry focuses on wider dealings rather than a single payment. Another outlet reports the man is questioned at a Garda station in the Southern region and that he was arrested last Monday. Across the sources, the outcome is the same: the man is not charged following questioning, and the matter continues to be handled through the investigation process. The reports do not provide details on the amounts involved, the identity of the public official, or specific actions that are alleged to have taken place. No court appearance is reported in connection with the arrest, and the information provided centres on the suspicion underpinning the arrest and the fact that the man is released without charge.