§ MR. BIGGARasked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, How many Centre Superintendents were appointed by the Board of Irish Intermediate Education for the years 1881, 1882, and 1883; what was the proportion of Catholics to those of other denominations; and, how many teachers of Irish Intermediate Schools were appointed?
§ MR. TREVELYANSir, the Reports of the Intermediate Education Commissioners for 1881 and 1882 are already before the House; and the hon. Member will find stated there the number of Centre Superintendents employed in each year—181 in 1881, and 175 in 1882. The number for 1883 has not yet been published; but the Assistant Commissioners inform me that it is 169. Of these about a fourth, one year with another, are ladies. The Commissioners have not afforded me any information as to the proportions of the religions, and I am not prepared to press them. I have not received any reply to the third paragraph of the Question; but I hope to hear further on the subject.