§ MR. MELDONasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland, How many Unions in Ireland were contributing under the provisions of "The National School Teachers (Ireland) Act, 1835" for the past year; how many at present; and, in how many Unions Notices of Motion to resist the Resolution for becoming contributory are pending?
§ MR. J. LOWTHERSir, the number of contributory Unions for the past year was 40. In the current year that number has been reduced by 14 rescinding Resolutions, leaving 26 Unions still contributory. In four Unions Notices to rescind are pending.