§ MAJOR O'BEIRNEasked the Secretary of State for War, If any steps will be taken this summer to withdraw from 874 the Irish garrison the 2nd and 3rd Dragoon Guards, these Regiments being in excess of the usual Cavalry force quartered in Ireland?
§ MR. CHILDERSSir, I cannot say when it will be decided to reduce the force in Ireland; but the two regiments named by my hon. and gallant Friend will be among the first Cavalry regiments to be withdrawn.