HC Deb 08 March 1917 vol 91 cc576-7W
Mr. P. MEEHAN

asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether he has received a memorial from the Royal Irish Constabulary pensioners in Maryborough and other parts of Ireland setting out the inadequacy of their pensions in present conditions; and whether he will consider the advisability of taking steps to obtain an increase in their pensions to bring the same in accord with the scale of pensions? contained in the Police (Ireland) Act, 1916, or, in the alternative, the granting of a bonus during the period of the War?

Mr. DUKE

I am not in a position to promise any action with regard to this matter.