§ Mr. HORNERasked whether the right hon. Gentleman is aware that under Rule 105 (a) of the Rules of the Board of National Education in Ireland a teacher is entitled to an increase of salary from the date of promotion; if he can state how many national school teachers there are at present under the Board who have received promotion but not any increase of salary; what is the reason why their increased salaries have not been paid, having regard to the fact that the unexpended balance from the Vote for Public Education (Ireland) for the year ending 31st March last was about £25,000; and whether he will lake steps to have the arrears of Salary paid to these teachers?
§ Mr. REDMOND BARRYAs my right hon. Friend stated in reply to the question of the hon. Member for South Donegal on the 19th July, this matter is receiving most careful consideration I have nothing to add to the information contained in that answer and the answer given to the question of the hon. Member for South Cork on the 16th May last.