§ MR. HAZLETON (Galway, N.)To ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland what provision at present exists for the examination of Irish in the schools in North Galway; how many inspectors are there for the division competent to examine the bilingual schools; how many examiners are there competent to examine in Irish as an ordinary subject; whether there is only one such for each province; and, if so, will he represent to the National Board that the provision in this respect is entirely inadequate.
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(Answered by Mr. Bryce.) The Commissioners of National Education inform me that North Galway is included in a district which is assigned to two inspectors of Irish, who examine the schools in which the bilingual programme has been sanctioned. There is one special inspector of Irish, and sixteen other inspectors who are competent to examine in the subject. These inspectors are not assigned by provinces, but their services are availed of when and where necessary. If this provision is shown to be inadequate, I have no doubt the National Board will endeavour to secure a better provision.
† See (4) Debates, cliv., 226–7.
‡ See (4) Debates, civ., 605 et seq.