HC Deb 22 October 1902 vol 113 cc483-4
MR. PATRICK O'BRIEN

I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland where is Sergeant Sullivan, who was tried for perjury, now stationed; and what is his present rank in the Royal Irish Constabulary.

MR. WYNDHAM

At Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath, with the rank of sergeant.

MR. PATRICK O'BRIEN

Is it a promotion? What grade of sergeant is he in at present?

* MR. SPEAKER

The hon. Member will see that does not arise. The Question was where is he stationed, and what is his rank.

MR. PATRICK O'BRIEN

Yes, Sir; but I understand that there are three grades of sergeant, and I want to know which is Sullivan's grade. Is it the same as when he was charged with perjury in the West of Ireland, or has he been promoted?

MR. WYNDHAM

If the hon. Member wants knowledge as to the distinctions in rank, he must put down a Question.

* MR. DELANY

May I ask the right hon. Gentleman whether he will promote Sullivan to the position of removable magistrate, for which he is eminently qualified?