MR. O'BRIEN (for Mr. HEALY)asked the Chief Secreatry to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, If he could state how many veterinary surgeons are at present on the staff and enrolled at Dublin Castle; how many are of the Protestant and how many of the Catholic religion; and, what qualifications are necessary for an appointment?
§ MR. TREVELYANThere are 28 veterinary surgeons employed under the Irish Privy Council Veterinary Department. The qualification held to be necessary for the appointment is that of a legally qualified veterinary surgeon. I have already informed the hon. Member in whose name the Question stands that the question of religious profession is in no way considered in reference to these appointments, and that the Government has no information whatever on the subject.