asked the Minister for Education whether he is aware that the County Mayo Vocational Education Committee has ceased to function since December, 1930; that no scheme of vocational education is at present in operation in the county; that the staff of the committee, consisting of nineteen officers, have received no salary for the past 10 months, and what steps does he propose to take to remedy this state of affairs.
Ceisteanna.—Questions. Oral Answers. - Vocational Education in Mayo.
In accordance with the terms of Section 105 of the Vocational Education Act, 1930, I have arranged for the holding of a local inquiry into the performance of its duties by the County Mayo Vocational Education Committee. I cannot anticipate the result of this inquiry, but any steps which I may consider necessary to have the duties of the committee performed will be taken according to the procedure laid down in Section 108 of the Act mentioned.
Mr. O'Connell
Has the Minister any explanation to offer for the great delay that has taken place in dealing with this situation?
No.