In theory, both Collins and Mulcahy were responsible to Cathal Brugha, the Dáil's Minister of Defence but in practice, Brugha had only a supervisory role, recommending or objecting to specific actions.
Both Collins and Mulcahy were responsible to Cathal Brugha. This was in theory. Cathal Brugha was the Dáil's Minister of Defence. Brugha had only a supervisory role. This was in practice. This was in theory. Brugha was recommending or objecting to specific actions. This was in practice. This was in theory.