Captain CRAIGasked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether he can state the number of head constables, Royal Irish Constabulary, in Ireland who have served thirty-five years and over; and if it is the policy of the 2079W Government to encourage these men to continue to serve on after they are entitled to their full pensions?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe Inspector-General informs me that forty-six head constables of the Royal Irish Constabulary have served in the force for thirty-five years and over. There seems to be no reason why those head constables should not be allowed to continue to serve, provided they are still active and efficient in the discharge of their duties.