HC Deb 01 May 1907 vol 173 c885
MR. THOMAS O'DONNELL

I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether a new scheme for the teaching of Irish in national schools has yet been sanctioned by the Treasury; and, if so, will he give the details of it.

MR. BIRRELL

I am in active communication with the Treasury on this subject. The matter has not yet been settled.

CAPTAIN CRAIG

Will the right hon. Gentleman consider the desirability of not issuing any new scheme for the teaching of Irish, costing so much money, in view of the deplorable condition of so many Irish school buildings?

MR. BIRRELL

That very important question has not escaped my attention.