Royal Irish Constabulary. (Hansard, 26 February 1906)

HC Deb 26 February 1906 vol 152 c800 800

§ MR. T. L. CORBETT
I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether it is the intention of the Government to transfer the control of the Royal Irish Constabulary to the county councils.

MR. BRYCE
No, Sir.

§ MR. T. L. CORBETT
Has the matter been under the consideration of the Government?

MR. BRYCE
My Answer is in the negative.

§ MR. DELANY (Queen's County, Ossory)
Better give the police over to the control of the Orange lodges.