§ Mr. O'DONNELLasked the Chief Secretary what steps he proposes to take with regard to the dismissal by the Board of Education in Ireland of Mr. Mansfield, ex-president of the national teachers' organisation; whether, seeing the dissatisfaction that exists amongst the teaching profession in Ireland regarding the action of inspectors and the Board in this and various other cases, he will immediately appoint a Committee to inquire into this matter?
§ Mr. BIRRELLI have asked the Commissioners of National Education for their observations on this case, which I am well aware has excited a great deal of attention. I have not yet received any reply, and, until I do so, cannot advantageously take any step of my own.