§ MR. THOMAS O'DONNELL (Kerry, Y.)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland if He can furnish a Return showing how the members of the present National Education Hoard in Ireland are appointed, and the age, profession, and date of appointment of the different members.
§ MR. WYNDHAMThe Commissioners of National Education are appointed by the Lord Lieutenant pursuant to the Royal Charter of incorporation. A list of the names of the Commissioners with the dates of their appointments will be found in the last Annual Report of the Board. Their professions and attainments are well known. There are no further materials which could be included in a. Return, and I am unable therefore to consent it.
§ MR. THOMAS O'DONNELLCannot the wishes of the Irish people be consulted in making appointments to this important post?
§ [No answer was returned.]