§ MR. O'SHAUGHNESSYasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland, If it is the intention of the Government to deal with the question of Intermediate Education in Ireland during this Session?
§ SIR MICHAEL HICKS-BEACHI am fully aware of the importance of this subject, and how desirable it is that it 375 should be dealt with by the Government and by Parliament. But those who have most studied it know how very full it is of difficulties. I devoted much attention to it last autumn, and have now, in a somewhat advanced stage of preparation, a scheme with regard to it; and, should I obtain the sanction of the Government, I hope with much confidence to be able to submit a measure to Parliament during the present Session.