§ Mr. DUFFYasked the Vice-President of the Department of Agriculture (Ireland) what is the intention of the Department in connection with the agricultural station at Athenry; do they propose to build a college there; and, if so, when operations will commence?
The VICE-PRESIDENT of the DEPARTMENT of AGRICULTURE (Ireland, Mr. T. W. Russell)The intention of the Department in connection with the Agricultural Station at Athenry is to replace the present wood and iron buildings in which apprentices are lodged by a more permanent structure. They do not propose to build a college. No actual decision has been arrived at as to the date on which the work may be begun.