§ MR. W. J. CORBETasked, If it is true that head constables of the Royal Irish 1925 Constabulary who have attained the age of forty-eight years are declared by the regulations of that force to be ineligible for advancement to the rank of sub-inspector; and, if such is found to be the fact, will the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland have the rule expunged from the constabulary regulations?
§ THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR IRELAND (Mr. W. M. JOHNSON)Yes, Sir; 48 years is the limit of age fixed by the regulations for head constables eligible for promotion to the rank of sub-inspector. It is not considered desirable to alter the regulation.
§ MR. W. J. CORBETDoes this rule apply to sub-inspectors?
§ THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR IRELAND (Mr. W. M. JOHNSON)The Question only refers to head constables, and it is only with reference to them that I have received information.