Constabulary and Police (Ireland) Act, 1883

Application of provisions as to pension to the Dublin Metropolitan Police.

14. The provisions of this Act relative to pensions and gratuities for constables of the Royal Irish Constabulary who became members of that force on or after the tenth day of August one thousand eight hundred and sixty-six, or who shall become members of that force after the passing of this Act, shall apply to the members of the Dublin Metropolitan Police Force, not being of higher rank than chief superintendent, who became members of the force on or after the twelfth day of August one thousand eight hundred and sixty-seven, or who shall become members of the force after the passing of this Act, subject to the following provisions:

(1.) The term “constable” shall include every member of the Dublin Metropolitan Police, not being of higher rank than chief superintendent.

(2.) Anything authorised or required to be done by the Inspector General shall be done by the Commissioner of the Dublin Metropolitan Police.