asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider reducing the dog licence from five to three shillings, as the present amount is too high for workers; and whether the time for taking out such a licence will be extended.
CEISTEANNA.—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - DOG LICENCE FEE.
SEAN O LAIDHIN
The general question of these licences is under consideration at the moment, and will shortly be brought to the notice of the Dáil in connection with proposed legislation, but I regret that I cannot hold out any grounds for hope that a reduction in the present licence fees will result.
Is the Minister aware that the wages of workers of the country have been greatly reduced, and that they are not now in a position to pay 5/- for the only little enjoyment they have on Sundays, when they go hunting? Surely, the Minister should give some facility to these people by reducing the cost of dog licences.