§ Mr. O'DONNELLasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland what is the total amount expended by the Board of Works in the building of national schools in Ireland up to the 31st March, 1913; the amount expended during the past two years; and the amount of applications for new grants?
§ Mr. MASTERMANThe total amount expended by the Board of Works in the building, enlarging, and enclosing, etc., of national schools in Ireland up to the 31st March, 1913, was £1,094,696. The amount expended for the same purposes during the past two years to the 31st March, 1913, was £73,851. The amount for building, as distinct from enlarging, enclosing, etc., cannot be definitely stated.