§ Mr. BYRNEasked the Vice-President of the Department of Agriculture (Ireland) why his Department still refuses to grant a half-holiday weekly, with pay, instead of fortnightly, as at present, to the employés at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin; and if he will grant this concession, which has been under consideration for the last six months?
§ Mr. DUKEThe Department of Agriculture regret that it is not possible to entertain this proposal until the staff at the Royal Botanic Gardens is restored to its normal strength after the War.