MR. P. A. MCHUGH (Sligo, N.)To ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether he is aware that, at a meeting of the Catholic Clerical School Managers' Association for Ireland, held in the Gresham Hotel, Dublin, on the 5th June, 1906, a resolution was unanimously adopted expressing dissatisfaction at the continuance in office of the present Resident Commissioner of National Education, Dr. Starkie; and whether he has investigated the reasons assigned for their dissatisfaction, and what steps does he propose to take to secure the re-establishment of cordial relations between the managers and those charged with the control of primary education in Ireland.
(Answered by Mr. Bryce.) I was not aware that the resolution referred to had been passed. The entire subject of primary education in Ireland deserves to to be carefully considered; but I may say that the Irish Government entertain the very highest opinion of Dr. Starkie's zeal and ability.