§ Mr. DEVLINasked the Chief Secretary whether he is aware of the inconvenience which is caused to Irish national school teachers by the present system of paying their salaries quarterly; and whether he will consider the advisability of having the salaries paid monthly as is the case in Great Britain?
§ Mr. BIRRELLAs I stated in reply to a question asked by the hon. Member for North Westmeath on 2nd December last, the teachers cannot be paid monthly, as this would involve a very large increase of the Commissioners' staff, and a corresponding addition to the Vote.