asked the Minister for Lands and Agriculture if he is aware that acute congestion exists in the parish of Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo, and if he will state what steps, if any, are being taken to acquire the Ormsby estate demesne, which was offered to the Land Commission by Mr. Ormsby in 1925 for the purpose of relieving congestion.
WRITTEN ANSWERS. - RELIEF OF CONGESTION—COUNTY MAYO.
Mr. HOGAN
The purchase of the estate referred to is at present under consideration.
asked the Minister for Lands and Agriculture whether in view of the serious congestion existing around Thornhill, Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo, he will state if the Land Commission have taken steps to acquire the lands held by Colonel Jordan, Thornhill, Kiltimagh, for distribution among the uneconomic holders in that district.
Mr. HOGAN
The Land Commission are making inquiries as to suitability of the lands for acquisition under the provisions of the Land Act, 1923.