§ Mr. F. ROBERTSasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland what positions were held by the three men alleged to be members of the Royal Irish Constabulary arrested in connection with the Tipperary ambush on the 2nd instant; and were these men members of the regular Royal Irish Constabulary or members of the Black - and - Tans recruited in Great Britain?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLTwo of the men arrested are permanent constables of the Royal Irish Constabulary and the third man is a temporary constable in that force. All three were recruited in Great Britain.