§ Sir WILLIAM COLLINSasked the Vice-President of the Department of Agriculture (Ireland) how many cases of glanders have been reported in each year in Ireland from 1890 to 1908; and what measures have been taken with a view to eradicate the disease?
§ Mr. T. W. RUSSELLParticulars as to the outbreaks of glanders reported in each year in Ireland from 1890 inclusive are contained in a table which I shall be glad to hand to my hon. Friend. The last outbreak of the disease occurred in November, 1907. The measures taken to eradicate glanders in Ireland were such as are prescribed in the existing Glanders (Ireland) Order, the administration of which devolves on the Department, as the central authority, in conjunction with the local1562W authorities, under the Diseases of Animals Act, namely, the county councils. From 1906, inclusive, special measures for regulating the importation of horses into Ireland have also been enforced, and the continued freedom from the disease may be largely attributed thereto.