asked the Minister for Home Affairs whether he is aware that there is a large number of persons to whom orders or decrees were granted by the Dáil Eireann Land Settlement Commission Court for damages on account of trespass by unauthorised parties who took possession of their lands; whether such persons are entitled under the Dáil Eireann Courts (Winding Up) Act, 1923, to have these decrees enforced or executed, and, if not, what steps have been taken or it is intended to take in order to grant relief to such persons?
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - DAIL EIREANN COURT DECREES.
Mr. O'HIGGINS
In reply to this question, I have to refer the Deputy to an answer given by me on 12th July last in reply to a question asked by Deputy Seoirse Gabhain Ui Dhubhthaigh.
The answer referred to was outside this particular Dáil, and I think it should be repeated.
Mr. O'HIGGINS
The answer was: It is not considered necessary to include in the proposed Dáil Courts Bill any provision for the enforcement of decrees of the Land Settlement Commission Court. All such decrees are covered by assignment, with the exception of a few which are being enquired into individually by the Minister for Agriculture.
Mr. O'CONNELL
Has there been any result from the inquires since that time?
Mr. O'HIGGINS
I think you should ask the Minister for Agriculture that question.