§ MR. W. KENNYI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether an examination for cadetships in the Royal Irish Constabulary will be held in the present month; how many vacancies are to be competed for, and how many nominations have been given; and what are the respective numbers of the Irish and English candidates?
MR. J. MORLEYThe examination is now proceeding. Three vacancies are being competed for; 55 candidates were nominated. Of these, 30 appear to have been born in Ireland, 23 in England, and two abroad.
§ MR. W. KENNYMay I ask the right hon. Gentleman if any assurance has been given to the candidates that they need not be under any apprehension as to their future position under Home Rule?