§ MR. THOMAS O'DONNELL (Kerry, W.)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether the official plans for the erection of school-houses in Ireland are yet ready; and, if not, when are they expected; and whether, owing to this delay, the manager of Ardamore National School, Lispole, county Kerry, has been unable to build, though Dr. Starkie described the existing school as one of the worst, If not the very worst, in Ireland.
§ MR. BIRRELLThe Commissioners of National Education inform me that the standard official plans are now ready for issue. As regards the proposed new school-house at Cloncurra which is intended to replace the present Ardamore School-house, the manager in November last intimated to the Commissioners that lie would have special plans and specifications prepared, but these have not yet been submitted to the Commissioners. If the manager does not now desire to furnish the special plans, the Commissioners are prepared to proceed with the case according to the standard official plans.