asked the Minister for Agriculture the number of cow-testing associations in the country in 1932 and at present, the Department's contribution to such associations in 1932 and at present, and the average salary paid to cow-testing supervisors at present.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Cow-Testing Associations.
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As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to circulate it in the Official Report.
Following is the Statement:
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1932-33 |
1962-63 |
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Number of Cow-Testing Associations |
209 |
86 |
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Department's contributions to such Associations |
£13,985 |
£12,011 |
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Average salary paid to cow-testing supervisors at present. |
The supervisor is employed by the Association in each case and the salary paid is not available. State grants are paid as follows to the Associations: |
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(i) 4/- for each cow under test by an Association; |
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(ii) Where the number of cows under test by an Association exceeds 250 |
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(a) a sum of £26 10s. |
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and |
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(b) 1/- for each cow over 250 in the Association; |
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(iii) 3/6d. per essential herd visit by the Supervisor (subject to a maximum of £30 for each Association). |