§ 10. Colonel ASHLEYasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether it has now been decided to institute a special medal or decoration to be granted to the officers and men of the Royal Irish Constabulary and the Dublin metropolitan police who have shown special gallantry in the execution of their duty under circumstances dangerous to life and limb; and whether, if the answer is in the affirmative, the medal or decoration will carry a money pension with it?
The CHIEF SERCETARY for IRELAND (Lieut.-Colonel Sir Hamar Greenwood)I would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the reply given to his question on this subject on Thursday last, and to which I have nothing at present to add.
§ Colonel ASHLEYWas not the reply that the matter was under consideration? When shall I put down a further question?
§ Sir H. GREENWOODThe matter is an extremely technical matter. I must have the fullest time for consideration, for I am reluctant to advise the issue of a new medal, having regard to the fact that two medals are already available for the gallant constabulary in Ireland.