asked the Minister for Lands and Agriculture if he will state what steps have been taken by the Land Commission to acquire compulsorily for the relief of congestion the grazing ranches in South Mayo, held by the following, namely:—A. K. Algie, Togher, Hollymount; James Cowan, Knockroe, Claremorris; George H. Acton, Welchpool, Belcarra; Mrs. Grehan, Carnacon, Claremorris; John McEllin, Brownhall and Brize, and the Lambert Castlemagaret demesnes, and if he will expedite the acquisition of those lands.
WRITTEN ANSWERS. - GRAZING RANCHES IN SOUTH MAYO.
Mr. HOGAN
A proposal for the purchase of 50a. 2r. 25p. of the lands of Cuillare, on the estate of Mrs. Grehan, has been accepted.
The question of acquisition of the other lands referred to in the question is under consideration.
asked the Minister for Lands and Agriculture if he is aware that acute congestion exists in the parish of Aghamore, County Mayo, and if he will state if any steps are being taken by the Land Commission to acquire the grazing ranches, held by Mrs. Nora Waldron and Mrs. Lavin, for the purpose of providing economic holdings for tenants whose valuations are under £5.
Mr. HOGAN
The holding of Mrs. Waldron comprises 75a. 0r. 29p. in the townland of Coolnaha North, and is subject to a Land Purchase Annuity. The Land Commission are making inquiries as regards them. The holding of Mrs. Lavin cannot be identified from the particulars furnished as the subject of proceedings under the Land Purchase Acts.
asked the Minister for Lands and Agriculture if he will now state what steps are being taken by the Land Commission to relieve the acute congestion existing in the townlands of Ballykinave, Meelickbeg, Meelickmore and Tootagh; if, and when, the large grazing ranch held by Mr. Martin Curran will be acquired under the Land Act, 1923, and, if he is aware that those lands were inspected four times during the past two years.
Mr. HOGAN
Proceedings have been instituted under the provisions of the Land Act, 1923, for the acquisition of the lands of Ballykinave containing 452a 3r. 10p. or thereabouts, in the occupation of Martin Curran. These lands are subject to the payment of a Land Purchase Annuity and they have been published in the Iris Oifigiúil in a Provisional List of Lands which, if not excluded in consequence of a valid objection, will become vested in the Land Commission on the Appointed Day.
asked the Minister for Lands and Agriculture if he will state what steps, if any, have been taken by the Land Commission to acquire the lands known as Begley's Farm, on the Domville Estate, Lisnolan, Manulla, County Mayo, for the relief of congestion.
Mr. HOGAN
The Land Commission on the 12th instant, obtained an order for the resumption of the holding of John Begley, in the townland of Lisnolan, on the estate of Sir C. M. Domville, County Mayo.