HC Deb 02 April 1917 vol 92 cc933-4W
Mr. DUFFY

asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether he is aware that a 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. DUKE

The 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.