§ Mr. JOHN O'DONNELLasked whether the Agricultural Station at Athenry is under police protection; if so, how many men are detailed for that duty; what is the cost to the ratepayers each year for such protection; and when this protection is to be withdrawn?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe Agricultural Station at Athenry receives protection, but no police are detailed solely for that duty, and it is therefore impossible to state the 1890 cost to the ratepayers. The protection cannot be withdrawn at present.