Mr. NUGENTasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether he is aware that Inspector John Purcell, C Division, is endeavouring to drive the men under him into acts of insubordination by making threats and using obscene language when 73W the constables have, not as many summonses as he thinks they should have; whether he is aware that, when Inspector Purcell was serving in the ranks as a constable in the B Division, he was himself arrested; is he aware of the nature of the charge against him and the penalty inflicted; and will he say if such a man will be retained in control over others?
§ Mr. SHORTTThere is nothing to justify the charges made against this officer, who is, I understand, one of the most efficient officers of his rank in the Dublin Metropolitan Police. The hon. Member is under a misapprehension in thinking that this officer has ever been arrested.