HC Deb 02 July 1900 vol 85 cc283-4
MR. PATRICK O'BRIEN

I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether two mem- bers of the Royal Irish Constabulary are stationed at Holy head; and, if so, with what object; and, will he state what they are paid, and whether the cost of maintaining them at Holyhead is thrown upon Ireland.

MR. G. W. BALFOUR

Only one member of the constabulary is stationed at Holyhead. He is engaged on ordinary police and detective duty, which includes the arrest of absconding criminals, the detention of stolen property, and the various other duties incidental to an important port in constant communication with Ireland. His pay and allowances, which are at the usual rate, are paid from the Constabulary Vote.

MR. PATRICK O'BRIEN

Are any British policemen stationed in Ireland, and paid for out of the Irish funds?

MR. G. W. BALFOUR

I do not see how that could be.