6. Captain CRAIGasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether, 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?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe Commissioners of National Education have no information as regards this matter, but inquiry is being made through their local inspector.