asked the Minister for Defence if he will state (a) the number of cups, etc., won by the Irish Equitation Team for all the years they have been on tour to July 1st, 1938; (b) the amount won in cash prizes during same period, and (c) the purposes or fund to which the latter has been put.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Irish Equitation Team.
Up to the 1st July, 1938: (a) The number of cups won at international horse shows by Irish Army Equitation teams is 53, of which 16 were won outright; and at provincial shows, 25, of which seven were won outright; (b) the amount won as cash prizes is £11,377 12s. 11d.; (c) the prize moneys have been credited to Appropriations in Aid of the Army Vote.