HC Deb 24 March 1884 vol 286 cc608-9
MR. LEAMY

asked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland What was the number of examiners under the Intermediate Education Act in the years 1880, 1881, 1882, and 1883; and, what was the proportion of Catholic examiners to those of other religious denominations in each of those of these years?

MR. TREVELYAN

Sir, the number of examiners in the years referred to wore—46, 54, 56, and 51. The Assistant Commissioners state that they only do the ordinary work of the Department, and cannot, without authority from their Board, give the further information asked for; but they will submit the question to them at the next meeting, which takes place in a few days.

MR. LEAMY

gave Notice that be would repeat the Question.

MR. SEXTON

asked, if there was any objection to directing the Commissioners to state the reason why they waited to consult the Board?

MR. HEALY

asked, would the right hon. Gentleman direct the Board to consider the question that day?

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