HC Deb 06 July 1893 vol 14 cc965-6
MR. W. KENNY

I 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. MORLEY

The 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. KENNY

May 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?

MR. J. MORLEY

No, Sir; and they asked for no such assurance.