§ Mr. DORISasked the Chief Secretary low many district inspectors of the Royal Irish Constabulary have been retired on pension since the 1st January, 1914, what was their age and length of service; and can he state what are the respective ages and what length of service District Inspectors M'Hugh, Culhane, Keaveney and M'Mahon have?
§ Mr. BIRRELLFour district inspectors of the Royal Irish Constabulary have retired on pension since the 1st January last. They were all 60 years of age, and one had 40 years, two had 40 years and 11 months, and one had 42 years' service. The ages and length of service of the district inspectors referred to in the last paragraph of the question are:—P. Culhane, 61 years 6 months, 42 years 6 months; P. M'Hugh, 60 years 8 months, 42 years 5 months; T. Keaveney, 60 years 6 months, 40 years 9 months; P. M'Mahon, 58 years 5 months, 40 years 1 month. The services of District Inspectors M'Hugh, Culhane and Keaveney are being retained for the present in the public interest.