§ MR. FLYNN (Cork, N.)I beg: to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland if he is aware that Mr. J. D. Lynam, national school inspector, lately visited Newmarket, (county Cork) male national school, and reported that he found the Blue 127 (b) broken by the enrolment of two children of under eight years of age on the 28th March, and that the teacher acted under the written directions of the manager; and, in view of his statement in this. House in respect to postponement or possible withdrawal of said rule, he will say on whose authority Inspector Lynam made this report.
§ MR. ATKINSONThe report of the inspector, who is unwell and on leave of absence, has not yet been received. When he resumes duty the matter will be inquired into.