§ MR. SHEEHY (Meath, S.)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland what is the number of police stationed in Summerhill, County Meath, and what are their duties; whether one of the constables stationed in Summerhill is a native of Meath; and is it in accordance with the rules of the force to have a policeman acting in his native county.
§ THE CHIEF SECRETARY FOR IRELAND (Mr. BIRRELL,) Bristol, N.The number of policemen stationed at Summerhill is seven, which includes three extra men. The temporary increase in the number is due to the necessity of taking measures to prevent cattle-driving. One of the extra men who was recently transferred to Summerhill from an adjoining county is a native of County Meath, but this was not known when the transfer was made. When the facts came to the knowledge of the police authorities, this man was at once sent back to County Louth.