Mr. NUGENTasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether he will state the reason of the transfer of Constable Flanagan, of the Royal Irish Constabulary, from Baltin-glass to Drogheda; if his transfer was due to his failure to remove a flag attached to the top of a tree 90 ft. from the ground; if three other constables had also failed to remove the flag owing to the height it was from the ground; whether there were any other charges against this constable; and, if so, if he will grant an inquiry in order that the constable might be able to meet them?
§ Mr. DUKEThe constable was removed by order of the Inspector-General, Royal Irish Constabulary, in the discharge of the duties of his command, and not on account of inability to climb trees.