§ MR. THOMAS O'DONNELL (Mayo, S.)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether the examiner for Irish, under the Intermediate Board, has yet been appointed; and, if so, what, are his qualifications.
§ MR. WYNDHAMYes, Sir. The Board of Intermediate Education has been fortunate enough to secure the services of a scholar of European fame in connection with the great services which lie has rendered to the study of the Irish language.
§ MR. THOMAS O'DONNELLMay I ask the name of this famous scholar?
§ MR. WYNDHAMThe Board decline to publish it before the examination. It is only usual to disclose such names at the time of the examination.
§ MR. THOMAS O'DONNELLWill the right hon. Gentleman consider the desirability of appointing an Irishman to the post?
§ MR. WYNDHAMNo, Sir; this is a matter which must be left to the Board, who are experts in educational matters.