HC Deb 07 November 1912 vol 43 cc1411-2
7. Captain CRAIG

asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland if his attention has been called to resolutions passed by national school teachers' associations at Belmullet, Mallow, and other places, protesting against the action of the Gaelic League and its interference with teachers of schools who do not submit to its dictation; and whether the Commissioners of National Education in Ireland are aware of these resolutions and are taking any steps to protect teachers who are attacked by the Gaelic League?

The CHIEF SECRETARY for IRELAND (Mr. Birrell)

My attention has been called to a newspaper report of a meeting of the Tip-perary National Teachers' Association at which a resolution of the nature indicated in the question was adopted. The Commissioners of National Education are aware that similar resolutions have appeared in the Press, but they do not consider that any action on their part is necessary.