§ MR. SLOANTo ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether he will state the number of acting sergeants holding temporary rank at the Royal Irish Constabulary Depot, what are their rank and actual charge to the Constabulary Vote yearly; whether they receive the same pay as men holding similar permanent rank; and, will he say what are the duties of these temporary acting sergeants at present, and how many constables of the reserve force and recruits are at present stationed at the depôts.
(Answered by Mr. Wyndham.) There are seventeen constables holding the temporary rank of acting sergeant now serving at the Depot. The total amount of pay and allowances charged to the Constabulary Vote in respect of these men is £1,275 10s. per annum. They receive the same rate of pay as men holding similar permanent rank. They are employed as follows: four as rough riders, one as swimming instructor, one as gymnastic instructor, one as bugler, two as clerks, one as carpenter 479 who also does ordinary duties when available, and seven as drill instructors. There are 146 reserve constables (including mounted men and members of the band), and thirty recruits now at the Depôt.