§ MR. CONYBEARE (Cornwall, Camborne)asked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Why Constable John S. Deans, of the Ennis Police Force, has been dismissed; and, whether, on the occasion of his dismissal, any cause was assigned?
§ THE CHIEF SECRETARY (Mr. A. J. BALFOUR) (Manchester, E.)This man was discharged, on the ground that his retention in the Force would no longer be of advantage to the Public Service.
§ MR. CONYBEAREasked, if the Chief Secretary would state on what ground that conclusion was arrived at.
§ MR. A. J. BALFOURsaid, he was afraid he could not go into the question.
§ MR. CONYBEAREsaid, he should again call attention to the matter.