§ 17. Mr. SHEEHANasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland the intentions of the Commissioners of National Education in reference to the Coolavokig (Macroom) school dispute; whether the school is to be placed in charge of the teacher, Mr. Twohig, whose advent to the place led to a riot for which thirteen men have been bound to the peace; is he aware that the reopening of the school under the control of this teacher is likely to lead to renewed disturbances; will any steps be taken by the Commissioners to independently investigate the charge against the former teacher, Mr. Galvin, and to ascertain the facts connected with his resignation; and what is the decision as to the payment of salary to Mrs. Galvin, who is not a party to the dispute, during the period that the school has been closed?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe Commissioners of National Education do not propose to interfere with the discretion of the manager in the appointment of a teacher in this case. The Commissioners are not aware that the reopening of the school under the control of the teacher whom the manager has appointed is likely to lead to renewed disturbances. The Commissioners having regard to the circumstances see no reason for investigating the charge made against the former teacher and no decision as to the payment of Mrs. Galvin's salary has yet been come to.