13. Colonel NEWMANasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether the gallantry and devotion to duty which is being shown by members of the Royal Irish Constabulary and Dublin Metropolitan Police will receive adequate recognition; and whether, in particular, the defence of isolated police barracks by a handful of men against overwhelming bodies of assailants wilt be recognised as equal to a defence of a post in active field operations?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONCases of gallantry and devotion to duty shown by members of the Royal Irish Constabulary and Dublin Metropolitan Police in the defence of their barracks, or otherwise, are carefully considered by the Reward Boards of the Forces, and suitably recognised in accordance with the Regulations. The rewards include special promotion, favourable records, money grants, and where pre-eminent valour in the performance of police duty is displayed the King's Police Medal may be awarded in addition.