HC Deb 09 November 1916 vol 87 c374
12. Mr. P. MEEHAN

asked the Chief Secretary if he is aware of the dissatisfaction in Ireland at the war bonus granted to the Irish teachers, who were admittedly underpaid in pre-war time, especially at the distinction made between male and female teachers in the granting of the bonus; and whether he will secure that a bonus of 7s. 6d. a week will be granted to Irish teachers with salaries of £2 per week and under, and 5s. per week to teachers whose salaries exceed £2 per week, irrespective of sex, and that the bonus shall be retrospective from 1st January, 1916?

Mr. DUKE

The Irish Government are at present in communication with the Treasury on this subject.

Mr. O'DONNELL

How soon may we expect a reply?

Mr. DUKE

I expect the hon. Member is as much a prophet as I am.