§ MR. MURPHYTo ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland what qualifications the Commissioners of National Education require of candidates outside the ranks of national teachers in the contemplated 1008 appointment of four junior inspectors; and what steps do they intend taking to insure that such candidates will have practical experience of the work which they will be called upon to superintend and administer.
§ (Answered by Mr. Bryce.) The Commissioners of National Education inform me that they consider a sound general education and scholastic experience to be desirable in candidates for junior inspectorships. When the Commissioners have the full list of candidates before them the will select for appointment those whom they consider most suitable, and, if necessary, will submit them to such tests as may be required to prove their efficiency.