§ MR. SEXTON (for Mr. GRAY)asked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Whether transport cars for the Constabulary are maintained in the following places in the county Carlow, viz.: Carlow, Tullow, Hacketstown, Baganelstown, Borris, and Leightonbridge; for what purpose they are so maintained; what is the number of men required for this duty; what is the cost of the maintenance of these transport cars; out of what fund is the cost to be paid; and, whether similar arrangements now exist in the other counties in Ireland?
§ MR. TREVELYANSir, six transport cars are maintained at all the places named, except Leightonbridge. They are used for distant patrolling, and for urgent duties on special occasions. Five men are partially employed in charge of these five cars, but they perform other duties. The average cost of maintenance for each horse and car is £3 5. per month, which is paid out of the Constabulary Vote, and not by the county. Similar arrangements exist in several other counties.