§ 36. Mr. BOLANDasked the Home Secretary for what reason there has been inserted in Rule 10 (b) of the new Rules of the Intermediate Education Board for Ireland the words: obtain not less than 30 per cent. on the pass paper, or 25 per cent. on the honour paper, in the course or courses in which he presents himself; can he state when it was decided by the Board to introduce a qualifying examination in experimental science in addition to the system of certification which has hitherto obtained; and whether the proposed change has been approved by the Department, whose certificate after inspection had been hitherto accepted in accordance with prescribed rules?
Mr. SAMUELThe Rules referred to were made by the Intermediate Education Board and approved by the Lord Lieutenant. The formal approval of the Department of Agriculture and Technical Instruction is not necessary. I will consult the Board and endeavour to obtain the information asked for in the first part of the question.