HC Deb 05 May 1913 vol 52 c1684W
Mr. O'DONNELL

asked the cause of the delay in making the actuarial calculations necessary for the completion of the new scheme of pensions for Irish national teachers?

Mr. MASTERMAN

I beg to refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for North Kilkenny on 3rd February last.

Mr. GOLDSTONE

asked the Chief Secretary what progress has been made with the erection of the central school which is to replace the Carrowreagh National school and the school at Finvoy, to which Grants have been made for the year ending 31st July, 1913, on the understanding that during that year steps will be taken for the provision of a central school to replace these two schools; whether, if the new central schools is not ready for the reception of pupils on 31st July, 1913, the Grants to Finvoy school will be continued until the new school is ready; and whether the scheme for the management of the central school makes provision for a committee with a lay treasurer, on which public representatives as well as clerical managers will have seats?

Mr. BIRRELL

The Commissioners of National Education are at present making inquiries through their senior inspector as to what action has been taken to replace the Carrowrcagh, and the Finvoy National schools by a central school. Pending the receipt of his report the Commissioners are not in a position to make any statement on the subject.