DR. AMBROSE (Louth, S.)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland how many Veterinary Inspectors, either temporary or permanent, have been appointed in Ireland within the past 12 months; how many of these so appointed are Irishmen; and how many names are at present on the list of candidates seeking appointments as Privy Council Veterinary Inspectors?
THE CHIEF SECRETARY FOR IRELAND (Mr. J. MORLEY, Newcastle-upon-Tyne)There were no permanent Veterinary Inspectors appointed in Ireland during the period stated, but 12 temporary Inspectors have been appointed. The Veterinary Department has no official information as to the nationality of the gentlemen appointed, though it is believed that 11 out of the 12 are Irishmen. The reply to the concluding paragraph of the question is, 21.