asked the Minister for Lands and Agriculture whether he can state the acreage of land already acquired for afforestation in County Laoighis, the area already planted, and the number of men employed at present at Baureigh Forestry Station, Laoighis, on work in connection with the care of the young plantations, and in preparation for future planting operations in that area.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. Oral Answers. - AFFORESTATION IN LAOIGHIS.
The area of land acquired for afforestation in County Laoighis is 3,476 statute acres. Of this area 1,299 statute acres were planted at the close of the 1927-28 season. Twelve labourers are employed at the station referred to.