§ 19. Mr. BOLANDasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether, in view of the dissatisfaction in educational circles in Ireland, which are concerned with instruction in science with the new Rule of the-Intermediate Board imposing a written examination for science students, he has taken steps to acquaint himself with the character and strength of the objections entertained; and whether steps will be taken to annul the rule in question?
§ Mr. DUKEI saw a deputation with regard to this matter in Dublin during the Parliamentary Recess, and promised them that when the Rules in question came up-for reconsideration they will be carefully reconsidered by the Executive.
§ Mr. LYNCHIs it not merely playing with the question of scientific education to imagine there can be proper examination simply by written questions?
§ Mr. DUKEI do not suppose any person imagines that a written test is a sufficient test. What has been insisted upon by the Intermediate Department is that the examination shall include a written test. That is no new discovery.