§ 61. Mr. LYNCHasked the Vice-President of the Department of Agriculture (Ireland) whether he can state the number of mares brought back from the theatre of war and sold in Ireland for breeding purposes; and whether adequate precautions have been taken to prevent the introduction into Ireland of animals affected with hereditary or contagious diseases?
§ The CHIEF SECRETARY for IRELAND (Mr. Birrell)No mares have been imported into Ireland from the seat of war. Adequate precautions have been taken to prevent the introduction into this country of animals affected with hereditary or contagious diseases.