§ 9. Colonel YATEasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether his attention has been drawn to the series of questions on Irish history set in an examination for scholarships in Ireland under the auspices of the Christian Brotherhood, recently published under the head of how Irish crime is nurtured; if he will state whether the schools of this Christian Brotherhood are recognised for Grants by the Irish education authorities; and whether these education authorities have power to disapprove of school books or historical courses which tend to inculcate disaffection?
§ Mr. SHORTTThe answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. The Christian Brothers' Schools receive Grants from the Intermediate Board of Education in connection with the examinations held by the Board. The National Board of Education exercise, so far as National Schools are concerned, the power as to books and instruction referred to in the question; but the Christian Brothers' Schools are not in connection with this Board, nor subject in any respect to the Commissioners' control.
§ Mr. KILBRIDEWill the right hon. Gentleman take steps to see that these boys educated in these Christian schools will be acquainted with the history of Geraldus Cambrensis, the biggest liar that ever came to Ireland?
§ Mr. SHORTTI will consider that.