§ Mr. HAYDENasked the Chief Secretary why Miss Margaret Doyle, an uncertified teacher employed by the sisters at the Convent National School, Roscommon, has been dismissed by order of Mr. Rogers, inspector of national schools, who refused to assign any reason for such dismissal when asked to do so by the sisters; on whose authority did Sergeant O'Connor, Royal Irish Constabulary, question pupil teachers of this school on several occasions; and was it in consequence of a report of his that Miss Doyle was dismissed?
§ Mr. DUKEMiss Doyle's services were dispensed with by the sisters at St. Mary's Convent National School because she did not possess the necessary qualifications. The attention of the community was called to the matter by the inspector of schools, whose duty it is to direct attention to any violation of rule that may come under his notice. I am informed that the sergeant referred to has never questioned pupil teachers as stated, and has never had any communication with Mr. Rogers regarding Miss Margaret Doyle.