§ Mr. BYRNEasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether he is aware that Major Odium was appointed riding master to the Royal Irish Constabulary, Phoenix Park, Dublin, in 1903 at a salary on ap- 46W pointment of £125 per annum; was he a Civil servant at the time of this appointment; did he take the oath usually administered to officers of the Royal Irish Constabulary; was he called upon to provide a horse and the usual equipments for officers of the Royal Irish Constabulary, and to perform the various duties of a district inspector; and, seeing that after thirteen years' service this officer's salary is still £125 per annum, whether steps will be taken to give this officer a more adequate salary?
§ Mr. DUKEMajor Odium was appointed riding master in the Royal Irish Constabulary in September, 1603. At the time of his appointment he was honorary major in the Army and was riding master of the 14th Hussars. He took the oaths usually administered to officers of the Royal Irish Constabulary, and was required to provide himself with the usual equipment of a district inspector and to perform the duties of his office. This officer's salary is as stated, but with his allowances and pension from the Army his total emoluments from the public funds amount to £450 per annum. An application from him for an increase of salary is at present under consideration.