§ MR. MACVEAGH (Down, S.)To ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether ho can state when District Inspector Redmond, of Belfast, was appointed District Inspector, what previous experience he had of police duties; in what stations and during what periods he has served; and whether he can give similar particulars with regard to the other district inspectors of Belfast?
(Answered by Mr. Bryce.) The Inspector-General informs me that District Inspector Redmond was appointed district inspector on November 1st, 1896. He was appointed to the constabulary as a cadet, and, like other cadets, had no previous experience of police work. He was transferred to Belfast on December 13th, 1905. He had previously served in the following stations: Ballyvaughan, from March 1st, 1897, to March 1st, 1898; Spiddal, from March 1st, 1898, to May 1st, 1902; Maryborough, from May 1st, 1902, to December 13th, 1905. I have forwarded to the hon. Member similar particulars as regards the five other district inspectors in Belfast.