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Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 15 Feb 1927

Vol. 18 No. 5

CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - DISTRIBUTION OF LIMERICK LANDS.

asked the Minister for Lands and Agriculture if he will state what steps have been taken by the Land Commission to acquire the lands of Mitchelstowndown, County Limerick, the property of Mr. Claude Clery, for distribution amongst the uneconomic holders in the locality, and if he is now in a position to state when these lands will be divided.

The lands referred to were sold by the owner in lots to persons residing in the neighbourhood and the Commissioners have at present under consideration the question of acquiring them from the present owners.

asked the Minister for Lands and Agriculture if he will state what steps have been taken by the Land Commission to acquire the lands of Colonel Roche-Kelly, known as Rockstown and Ballybricken, County Limerick, for distribution amongst the uneconomic holders in this area, and if he can state when it is likely that these lands will be divided.

The Land Commission have had the untenanted lands of Rockstown and Ballybricken, on the estate of Colonel Roche-Kelly, County Limerick, inspected with a view to deciding as to their suitability for acquisition under the provisions of the Land Act, 1923, and the Inspector's report is at present under consideration by the Commissioners.

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