§ 39. Mr. ARCHDALEasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether, in view of the fact that the majority of mares in Ireland at present are being put to heavy horses, he will consider the advisability of the Veterinary Department rescinding their order against the import of cast Army mares, sound for breeding purposes, which could be put to thoroughbred horses, and so keep up the supply of troopers?
§ Mr. DUKEThe Irish Department of Agriculture are prepared to consider on its merits any application made to them to import into Ireland from Great Britain mares cast from the British Army, provided they have not come from abroad.
§ Mr. ARCHDALEIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that all the leading agricultural societies in Iceland, including the Royal Dublin Society, have already made the request?
§ Mr. DUKEIf they have, and the particulars are forwarded to my office, I will ascertain what has been done; and if nothing has been done, I will ascertain what I think ought to be done.