§ 14. Mr. FIELDasked the Vice-President of the Department of Agriculture (Ireland) what further relaxation has been made respecting the export of horses not required for agricultural or industrial purposes in Ireland; and whether it is the intention of the Department to take a census of Irish cattle, sheep, horses, and pigs with a view to retaining a sufficient breeding stock and food supply in the country?
§ The CHIEF SECRETARY for IRELAND (Mr. Duke)The Department of Agriculture are prepared to consider applications for licences to export horses which would not in ordinary course be suitable for, or used for, agricultural purposes in Ireland. A census of cattle, sheep, horses and pigs will be taken in the ordinary course on 1st June, and in the meantime, if necessary, approximate estimates will be obtained of the numbers of livestock in the country.