HC Deb 29 March 1905 vol 143 cc1534-5
MR. CHARLES DEVLIN

I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether he has received a copy of the resolution adopted by the board of guardians of Galway Union at their meeting, held on 22nd instant, protesting against the new rule, No. 127b, issued by the Board of National Education, Ireland, complaining that the enforcement of this rule would mean the withdrawal from their schools of the male assistant teachers of Ireland, and asking for the withdrawal of the rule in question; and, if so, what action does he propose taking in the matter.

MR. WALTER LONG

The resolution has been received. I have already stated that the Commissioners will specially consider any case in which the enforcement of the rule would lead to the disemployment of an assistant teacher.

MR. FLYNN (Cork, N.)

Will the Commissioners consider the propriety of withdrawing the rule altogether in view of the objection raised to it?

MR. WALTER LONG

I have stated they are not inclined to do that, but they will consider individual cases.