§ MR. SLOANTo ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland, whether it is intended to hold any more examinations for Royal Irish Constabulary cadets; and whether the holding of these examinations is due to the insufficient supply of head constables qualified to fulfil the duties of district inspector.
(Answered by Mr. Birrell.) An examination is to be held on the 7th May. Under the existing regulations half of the examinations in the rank of district inspector are filled by the appointment of cadets and half by the promotion of head constables. Formerly only one-fourth of the vacancies was given to head constables.