§ MR. FFRENCH (Wexford, S.)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether he is aware that the English Board of Agriculture gives grants for the subject of gardening; and whether, in view of the desirability of children being made familiar with the habits, growth, and food of plants, he will take steps to secure that the Irish Board of Agriculture shall also give grants for the subject of gardening.
(Answered by Mr. Wyndham.) I understand the English Board of Agriculture makes grants to certain institutions for agricultural purposes, including gardening. Grants for the teaching of gardening have also been made by the Irish Department through the county committees of agricultural and technical instruction.