§ Mr. MULDOONasked the Chief Secretary whether the police engaged on protection duty are permitted, under the Regulations, to assist protected persons in their work or business; whether Constable Cahill, employed in the protection of Richard Kingston, in county Cork 856W assisted the latter in harvesting operations on the 23rd of September last; and what steps he intends to take in reference to the matter?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe answer to the first paragraph of the question is in the negative. The Inspector-General informs me that on the date referred to Constable Cahill did render some slight assistance to Mr. Kingston in harvesting operations, but that on the matter being brought to the notice of his superior officer, the constable was at once warned against a repetition of his conduct.