Department of Agriculture and Technical Instruction for Ireland

The Department of Agriculture and Technical Instruction for Ireland was a government agency established in 1899 to oversee agriculture, industry, and technical education in Ireland. Its main roles included promoting farming practices, supporting rural development, and advancing technical skills through education and technical colleges. It aimed to improve productivity, economic growth, and standards within Irish agriculture and industry, especially during a period of economic change. The department played a key role in shaping Ireland’s agricultural policies and workforce development until administrative changes in the mid-20th century.