MR. PATRICK O'BRIENI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether any inspectors have been appointed to see that spraying is properly done in Limerick and other parts of Ireland where potato blight has set in; and, if so, whether he can give the names of the inspectors, their qualifications, and remuneration.
§ MR. G. W. BALFOURNo inspectors have been appointed for the purpose 446 suggested in the question, either in Limerick or elsewhere, but six persons experienced in spraying operations are employed by the Congested Districts Board in giving instruction in spraying in Donegal and Kerry. Similar instruction is afforded in Donegal, Mayo, and Galway by the six agricultural instructors in the service of the Board. A statement of the names of these persons, with their emoluments, is being prepared, and will be forwarded to the hon. Member.
MR. PATRICK O'BRIENSeeing that the potato blight is so very prevalent in Limerick, will an inspector be sent there?
§ [Mr. G. W. BALFOUR'S reply was, inaudible.]