§ Mr. ARTHUR LYNCHasked the Chief Secretary whether the police constables stationed at Kinlea, West Clare, are accustomed to act as postmen for Mr. James Griffin, J.P.; whether such functions fall within the duties of police in Ireland; and whether he will state by whose directions such an arrangement has been established?
§ Mr. REDMOND BARRYI am informed that the police who are protecting Mr. Griffin at Kinlea do not act as postmen for him. Letters are delivered and 2178 collected at Kinlea four days a week. On the other days the police go for their letters, and sometimes bring back Mr. Griffin's with their own as a matter of courtesy. No instructions have been issued on the subject, and the Inspector-General sees no objection whatever to the police showing such courtesy to Mr. Griffin.