§ MR. EDWARD BARRY (Cork County, S.)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether he is aware that William Murphy, principal teacher of Coolmountain National School, Dunmanway, county Cork, is at present receiving, as principal, a total salary of £75 10s. per annum, while if he remained assistant, his salary 715 would, including, capitation bonus and increment, amount to.£80 15s.; and whether considering his increased duties and responsibilities, as well as the more important services rendered to the State by him, steps will be taken to have his salary reasonably increased.
MR. BRYCEI beg to refer the hon. Member to my Answer to his previous Question on June 19th,‡ and to the statement which I forwarded to him on that date. The Commissioners of National Education inform mo that Mr. Murphy's salary and emoluments amount to about £76 per annum, whereas if ho had remained an assistant teacher his income would have been £7:2. The matter is entirely one for the Commissioners.
§ ‡see (4) Debates, clix.,44.