Dáil Éireann - Volume 47 - 17 May, 1933 - Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers.


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Dáil Éireann - Volume 47 - 17 May, 1933

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Heifer Purchase Scheme.

Mr. Wall Mr. Wall

Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will state how many persons have received Government loans for the purchase of heifers under the Heifer Purchasing Scheme; how many animals have been purchased in each county with the aid of such loans; what is the total amount so far advanced, and what has been the cost to date of administering this scheme including the inspectors' travelling expenses and allowances.

Minister for Agriculture (Dr. Ryan) James Ryan

Minister for Agriculture (Dr. Ryan): The following are the particulars asked for:—

1,249 persons, have received loans under the scheme in question.

The number of animals purchased under the scheme in each county are as follows:—

Cork	657
Clare	45
Cavan	32
Carlow	14
Dublin	12
Donegal	8
Galway	58
Kilkenny	150
Kerry	101
Kildare	98
Limerick	239
Leix	54
Leitrim	34
Louth	43
Longford	110
Meath	147
Monaghan	32
Mayo	11
Offaly	62
Roscommon	32
Sligo	24
Tipperary	195
1036 [1036]Waterford	46
Wexford	134
Wicklow	30
Westmeath	58

That is a total of 2,426.

The total amount advanced was £24,920 11s. 8d. The approximate cost of administering the scheme was £2,400.

Dáil Éireann 47 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. Heifer Purchase Scheme.

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