§ DR. TANNER (Cork Co., Mid)asked the First Commissioner of Works, Whether a park constable named Sullivan, employed at the Regent's Park, was dismissed from his position about two months ago; what are the facts connected with his dismissal; whether the man's character was excellent, and his efficiency unquestioned; whether he has been a total abstainer for years; whether a Petition, numerously and influentially signed, was forwarded to, and received by, the First Commissioner of Works; and, whether this was acknowledged?
§ THE FIRST COMMISSIONER (Mr. PLUNKET) (Dublin University)Sullivan was appointed by me in November, 1885, to be a constable in Regent's Park, subject, in the usual way, to six months' probation. The reports of his conduct during that time were unsatisfactory; but I gave him a further term of three months' probation. At the end of this term, his reports being rather worse than before, it was impossible for me to confirm his appointment. It is true that a Petition was subsequently presented on his behalf, and it was very carefully considered by me; but I felt obliged to adhere to my decision.