§ CAPTAIN DONELANI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether he will consider the desirability of discontinuing the daily attendance of police constables at the various Irish railway stations.
§ MR. ATKINSONThe regulations issued to the police prohibit their attendance at railway stations unless specially ordered to be present by reason of the importance of the station, or some emergency necessitating their attendance.
§ CAPTAIN DONELANWhat duties do they perform at the stations?
§ MR. ATKINSONThey prevent breaches of the peace, and watch for criminals.
§ CAPTAIN DONELANAnd look after political offenders.