§ Mr. NEWMANasked whether permission has been given by the spiritual director of the diocese of Ross to the local branch of a political body known as the Ancient Order of Hibernians to use the national male school-house at Skibbereen, county Cork, for the purpose of holding their weekly meetings; and, if so, whether such use has been sanctioned by the National Commissioners of Education for Ireland?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe Commissioners of National Education have no information on the subject. They have not sanctioned the use of any school in Skibbereen for the purpose stated.
§ Mr. NEWMANCould the right hon. Gentleman say whether the use of this school could be granted without the sanction of the Commissioners?
§ Mr. BIRRELLNo, Sir; I think not.