5. Captain CRAIGasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether he can now state that he is aware that, at a public demonstration of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Skibbereen on Sunday, the 18th May last, four local national school teachers took part in the proceedings wearing the Ancient Order of Hibernians badges; whether the Commissioners of National Education are prepared to sanction this action of the teachers in a district. where a number of the inhabitants, whose children attend national schools, are entirely opposed to the Ancient Order of Hibernians; and what steps will be taken to prevent these teachers from similar party displays in future?
The CHIEF SECRETARY for IRELAND (Mr. Bin-ell)The Commissioners of National Education inform me that their local inspector has made inquiries and is unable to discover that any national school teachers took part in the proceedings referred to.