§ MR. SEXTONasked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Whether it is intended that the office of Chief Superintendent of the Dublin Metropolitan Police (included in Schedule 3 of the Constabulary and Police (Ireland) (Pay and Pensions) Bill, will be filled up from the ranks, in the same manner as all grades in the force under that of Commissioner, have hitherto been filled up, or whether it is intended that a person not already a member of the force shall be appointed to the office?
§ MR. TREVELYANSir, the office referred to is not vacant, and, therefore, the question as to how it is to be filled has not arisen. No doubt, in the event of a vacancy, the appointment would, as heretofore, be made from the ranks, if there is a properly qualified man for the post. I hope such a man will be found.