§ 22. Mr. FIELDasked when the Committee for the Co-ordination of Educational Administration in Ireland met to discuss their recommendations; and whether any action has been taken in the matter?
§ Mr. DUKEThere has been no recent occasion for a meeting of the Committee referred to. The methods of co-ordination originally recommended by the Committee have been carried out by means of conferences, committee meetings, and otherwise as occasion required. A conference between the Intermediate Education Board, the Department of Agriculture and their respective inspectorial staffs was held last month, and conferences have beer held with the authorities for primary and higher education.
§ 23. Mr. LYNCHasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether, in view of the fact that the sum granted to Ireland for education is altogether inadequate, he will increase the Supplemental Grant of £384,000 to a figure more in accordance with the equity of the case and the real needs of the situation?