HC Deb 21 March 1907 vol 171 cc873-4
MR. T. L. CORBETT

I beg to ask the Chief Secretary the the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether the schools belonging to the Christian Brothers and the Convents in Carrick-on-Suir, have been omitted from the valuation lists; if so, what was the amount of the former valuation; and whether the Government intends to take any action in the matter.

MR. RUNCIMAN

I learn that the premises referred to have been exempted from taxation since 1866 on the ground that they are used for charitable purposes. The Urban Council of Carrick-on-Suir were informed last month that if they would enter these cases for the next annual revision of the valuation the question as to how far the premises are entitled to this exemption will be fully investigated.

MR. T. L. CORBETT

Are convents in which business is carried on excepted?

MR. RUNCIMAN

I can only answer the Question as far as the schools are concerned.

MR. T. L. CORBETT

But convents are also alluded to in the Question.

MR. WILLIAM REDMOND (Clare, E.)

Will the hon. Gentleman in considering this matter bear in mind the astonishing fact that these excellent Christian Brothers schools receive no public money?

[No Answer was returned.]