§ MR. DALYI beg to ask the Vice-President of the Department of Agriculture for Ireland whether he has taken any steps to instruct the people of Ireland in the growth of flax, or if he will see to this matter during the present season for sowing flax.
THE VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR IRELAND (Mr. PLUN-KETT,) Dublin County, S.No steps have yet been taken in the direction indicated in the question, though inquiries have been made which will enable the Department, when fully constituted, to give early attention to this important matter.