§ MR. MURPHY (Kerry, E.)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland what were the special duties on which Mr. Strong, senior inspector under the Commissioners of National Education in Ireland, was engaged in the year 1903; and what is the exact position that this official occupies at present.
§ MR. ATKINSON (for Mr. WALTER LONG)Mr. Strong has been employed at the central office upon special duties connected with the triennial grants of increment and the promotion of teachers under the new scheme. When not so employed, he still acts as senior inspector.