§ SIR THOMAS ESMONDETo ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland, what is the cause of the delay, now of some years, in the making of the loan for the building of the new school at Ferns, county Wexford; if he is aware that this new school is badly needed; and if he will use his influence with the Commissioners of National Education to have the necessary funds advanced without further delay.
(An wered by Mr. Bryce.) I am informed by the Commissioners of National Education that the delay in dealing with this case arises from the fact that the new 907 building plans and estimates for school houses, for which the manager elected to wait, have not yet been finally decided upon. The Commissioners are aware that necessity exists for a new school house in this case. The question of the revision of the plans is at present under the consideration of the Lords of the Treasury.