§ MR. BODKIN (Roscommon, N.)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether he is aware that great dissatisfaction exists amongst the Royal Irish Constabulary of the Boyle District, County of Roscommon, in consequence Of what they regard as unnecessary drilling; that the men have been drilled three times within the month for an hour at a time in heavy marching order; and that some of the men so treated are 20 years in the Ser- 1837 vice and thoroughly acquainted with the drill; and whether he will cause inquiries to he made with a view, if possible, to mitigate the grievance complained of?
MR. J. MORLEYThe District Inspector at Boyle reports that, so far as he can learn, no marching order parades have been held in his district except those required by the Regulations— namely, one monthly at each barrack and one quarterly on his inspection. There is no foundation for the complaint conveyed in the question, and no member of the force in the District has complained to the District Inspector on the subject.