§ MR. MAGUIREsaid, he begged to ask the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether it is the intention of the Government to make, or propose to make, any increase in the pay of the Irish Constabulary; and, in case such an intention has been arrived at, whether he is prepared to say what increase has been decided upon to be made or proposed.
LORD NAASsaid, that during the last ten years considerable additions had been made to the pay of the Irish Constabulary Force. There had been also considerable allowances made. It was not, therefore, the intention of Her Majesty's Government, for the present at all events, to propose any additional pay to the men of the Constabulary Force.