§ MR. SHEEHY (Meath, S.)To ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether the Treasury have yet arrived at a decision in regard to the appropriation by them of the local contributions to elementary education in Ireland in the shape of the fees paid by the pupils attending model schools; if so, what that decision is; and whether any communication on the subject has been made to the Commissioners of National Education.
(Answered by Mr. Walter Long.) Yes, Sir; I am pleased to say that the Treasury have agreed to forego their claim to these fees, which have hitherto been appropriated in aid of the Vote under an arrangement of many years standing. The sum available will be distributed amongst model school teachers, as follows:—(1) To each head mistress appointed since 1st April, 1900, £20 per annum as an allowance for residence; (2) To each head master and head mistress appointed since 1st April, 1900, £10 per annum to stand in the place of endowment or local aid; (3) The residue to be distributed among all the teachers
† See page 99746 (head teachers and assistants) at present serving, or hereafter appointed, in model schools, on the principle that the head teacher shall receive twice the share of an assistant. The distribution will take effect in the current financial year, provided the expenditure in lieu of fees can be met out of savings on the Vote.