§ 24. Mr. BOLANDasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether the Commissioners for Intermediate Education have now considered the various representations made by educational bodies against the putting into force of the new rule dealing with experimental science; and whether, in view of this expression of opinion, steps will be taken to abrogate the rule in so far as a new system of written examinations is set up?
§ Mr. DUKEI am informed that the Intermediate Education Board fully considered, at their meeting on Thursday last, the question of the introduction of written papers for pass candidates in science, and the representations made by educational bodies with reference to the new rule dealing with experimental science, and that they see no reason to depart from their previous decision.
§ Mr. BOLANDIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that this decision was taken by the Intermediate Board, a perfectly irresponsible body, against the advice of all education experts in Ireland on this matter?
§ Mr. BOLANDIn view of the right hon. Gentleman's statement, I beg to give notice that on next Tuesday evening, on the Adjournment, I shall call attention to this matter.