CAPTAIN CRAIGTo ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether he is aware that junior assistant mistresses in Irish national schools have not yet been paid their share of the £114,000 grant, although principal teachers received payment on 24th October last; and can he state the reason of the delay and on what date payment will be made.
(Answered by Mr. Birrell.) The Commissioners of National Education inform me that, in order to be eligible for the grant, junior assistant teachers must have at least two years service and must be efficient. Payment has been made in every case in which the Commissioners have been satisfied on these two points. The investigation of doubtful cases is proceeding.