§ MR. DUFFYTo ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland how many students are attending the Agricultural College, under the Agricultural Board at Athenry; how many teacher-instructors are employed giving instruction; what is the extent of the land worked in conjunction with this Agricultural College; and what is the cost, including rent of land, fees to professors and teachers, etc., of maintaining the college for the past twelve months.
§ (Answered by Mr. Birrell.) Nine farm apprentices are in residence at this station, and there is one vacancy. One teacher is employed in addition to the farm manager, whose duties include instruction in practical agriculture. The extent of land under crop last year was 230 acres. The cost of maintaining the station last year was £917, including the salaries, wages, and general up-keep. 430 Besides its use for teaching purposes the station is utilised as a distributing centre in connection with the operations of the Department's live stockscheme in the West of Ireland.