HC Deb 21 September 1915 vol 74 c341W
Mr. DELANY

asked the Vice President of the Department of Agriculture (Ireland) the number of cattle, horses, sheep, and pigs in Ireland on the 30th June, 1912, 1913, 1914, and 1915, respectively?

Mr. RUSSELL

According to the Returns received by the Department, the number of cattle, horses, sheep, and swine in Ireland on the 1st of June, 1912, 1913, 1914, and 1915, were as follows:—

Cattle. Horses. Sheep. Swine.
1st June, 1912 4,848,498 617,532 3,828,829 1,323,957
1st June, 1913 4,932,625 614,482 3,620,724 1,060,360
1st June, 1914 5,051,645 619,345 3,600,581 1,305,638
1st June, 1915 4,843,795 560,917 3,600,067 1,205,249
The corresponding figures for the 30th June of each year are not available.