§ Mr. DUFFYasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether he is aware that a 934W number of farmers and cottiers in the Loughrea Union are without potato and oat seed to plant their land this season; and what steps does he propose to take to assist them in the matter?
§ Mr. DUKEThe Loughrea Rural District Council did not adopt the seed loan scheme, and difficulties may have resulted. The Department of Agriculture are not in a position to undertake the supply of seeds and manures.