asked the Minister for Finance if he will state in what Department the management of the Curragh of Kildare is vested, and if he will order a return showing the annual expenditure in the way of administration and the payment of salaries to Rangers and others; the number of persons employed and with whom their appointment lies; also the amount of revenue derived from the Turf Club and other sources.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - MANAGEMENT OF THE CURRAGH.
The management of the Curragh is vested by Statute in the Ranger, whose appointment lies with the Minister for Finance and who is an unpaid officer. Certain functions in connection with the management are discharged by a paid Deputy Ranger and Bailiffs, who have such powers and duties as the Government, with the advice of the Ranger, from time to time, think fit to direct. The Bailiffs are appointed by the Ranger or Deputy Ranger.
The expenditure, which includes the salaries of the Deputy Ranger and four Bailiffs, amounts to approximately £715 a year. The annual rents receivable are £530, of which the Turf Club pays £47. The rent of the Stand House, etc., is £1 a year, increasing to £50 at the 25th March, 1925.