§ Mr. CHARLES CRAIGasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland (1) if the authorities of the National University and University College, Dublin, have decided not to expend any moneys on additional buildings for the present, and in lieu thereof have rented the premises of the Jesuit College at £400 a year, payable to the Roman Catholic bishops; and if he will explain why, under these circumstances, the Estimates for 1910–11 show £50,000 for the National University and University College in respect of purchasing lands and providing necessary buildings, and how it is proposed to expend this Grant; and (2) if it is intended that Protestant students in University College, Dublin, are to attend lectures in the premises of the Jesuit College, St. Stephen's Green?
§ Mr. BIRRELLI have already explained that the question of new university buildings is under consideration, and that in the meantime the premises in St. Stephen's Green have been taken for three years, presumably for the use of students of all denominations. The Jesuits have departed from the College.
§ Mr. CHARLES CRAIGWhat is going to become of the £50,000 down on the Estimates for new buildings for this year?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe hon. Member surely does not suggest that money should be expended without due consideration, and the securing of the best possible site that can be obtained?
§ Mr. CHARLES CRAIGI do not suggest anything: I asked the right hon. Gentleman what is going to happen?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe money will be there.