§ MR. SLOAN (Belfast, S.)To ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland if he will explain why the Commissioners of National Education have not yet paid salary for the quarter ending December 31st, 1904, to the assistant teacher in School Roll, No. 5736, District 57, Circuit 22 C; and if he will order its payment forthwith.
(Answered by Mr. Walter Long.) This school was closed by the manager from October 24th to December 31st, 1904, with the exception of two days. The chief inspector has since inquired into the matter, and his report will be considered at the next meeting of the Commissioners. Meanwhile, salary cannot be paid any member of the school staff.