§ 15. Mr. BOLANDasked what facilities, if any, have been given to students in the faculty of commerce in the Cork University College to combine a practical commercial training with the theoretical instruction given in the college class rooms; to what extent have students availed themselves of these facilities; and whether it is proposed to extend these facilities?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe registrar of the college informs me that a number of business firms in Munster have generously offered facilities to the students in the 706 faculty of commerce to obtain in their offices during the summer vacation a practical acquaintance with business methods. Six out of the nine students are availing themselves of the practical training offered them; but the other three for personal reasons are unable to do so. It is expected that these facilities will be extended, and that the number of students will increase.