§ 65. Mr. ROBERT THOMPSONasked how many of the Royal Irish Constabulary have resigned their positions in each year during the past three years; and what was the respective religion of each of those who resigned?
§ Mr. BIRRELLIn the years 1909, 1910, and 1911, the number of resignations from the Royal Irish Constabulary were respectively, 145, 143, and 163. I am unable at present to state the religious denomination of these men, but inquiry is being made.
§ Mr. W. THORNEWhen these, people are engaged is their religion inquired into?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe religion in Ireland is always ascertainable and is always known, I think.