Mr. POWERasked the Chief Secretary whether his attention had been called to the destruction of crops that takes place in certain parts of Ireland by rabbits and ground game; and would he consider the advisability of introducing legislation with the view of enabling farmers to protect themselves against such ravages?
§ Mr. BIRRELLI am not aware of any demand for legislation on this subject.
Mr. POWERDoes the Ground Game Act which prevails in this country apply to Ireland?
§ Mr. BIRRELLI am not sure. Since the hon. Member has put the question on the Paper I have endeavoured to ascertain whether any general complaints have been made with reference to general destruction made by rabbits, and I am told that it is not the case generally.