§ 10. Colonel YATEasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether, considering that the Christian Brothers' Schools in Ireland receive Grants from the Intermediate Board of Education in connection with the examinations held by the Board, he will now state whether any Grant was given to these schools in connection with the examination in Irish history for scholarships in Ireland, the questions for which were recently published under the heading of "How Irish Crime is Nurtured"?
§ Mr. REDDYBefore the right hon. Gentleman answers the question put by the hon. and gallant Gentleman will the Chief Secretary say whether the Christian Brothers' Schools have not the right to receive these Grants?
§ Mr. SHORTTThe only examination in connection with which the Intermediate Education Board pay Grants are those held by the Board. They have no knowledge of the examination in Irish history for scholarships referred to in the question.
§ Mr. JOYCEIs it not a fact that the Christian Brothers in Ireland are supported by voluntary contributions?
§ Mr. O'DONNELLDo not the examination papers set in Irish history apply to the Christian Brothers as well as to others?
§ Mr. SHORTTThey are under that management.
§ Colonel YATEWill the right hon. Gentleman have these text-books examined and see if they can be drawn up afresh?
§ Mr. SHORTTThey have been examined.