asked the Minister for Defence if he will indicate the competitions in which it is proposed that the Army Jumping Team take part during the coming year.

It has been decided that horses and riders of An Scoil Eachaíochta will be made available to participate in teams to be selected by the National Equestrian Federation of Ireland at the Nice, Rome, White City (London) and Dublin Horse Shows this year. It is also expected that riders and horses of An Scoil will be available to participate in the Harrisburg, New York and Toronto shows in North America in October and November next but the details have not yet been settled with the National Equestrian Federation of Ireland which is the body that nominates equitation teams to represent Ireland at International shows.

As regards provincial shows, it has been the practice to attend, as far as possible, one show in each county. It is hoped to continue this practice this year.