asked the Minister for Lands and Fisheries whether he is aware that acute congestion exists in the Kilmaine Estate, Manulla Electoral Division, Co. Mayo, and if he will now state what steps are being taken by the Irish Land Commission to acquire the farms known as Tullymore and Tullybeg, containing 388 acres, held by Mr. John McEllin, Balla.
Written Answers. - Mayo Estates.
With a view to the relief of congestion on the former Kilmaine Estate, an offer is being issued by the Land Commission for the purchase of the lands of Tullymore and Tullybeg held by Mr. John McEllin.
asked the Minister for Lands and Fisheries if he is aware that acute congestion exists in the electoral divisions of Ballindine, Caraun, Claremorris, Crossboyne and Kilvine and if he will state what steps are now being taken to acquire Castle MacGarrett demesne which contains about 1,500 acres for the purpose of providing economic holdings for the small farmers in those areas.
The Land Commission have had enquiry made regarding the lands at Castle MacGarrett Demesne. the property of Lord Oranmore and Browne, and it is not their intention to take any action at present for their acquisition.
asked the Minister for Lands and Fisheries whether he is aware that acute congestion exists on the Ward Estate in the townland of Kilscohagh, Scardane, Claremorris, where the Poor Law Valuation of 15 tenants is under £5 each and if he will state what steps, if any, are being taken by the Irish Land Commission to provide economic holdings for those tenants.
The Land Commission have retained on the appointed day 12 holdings in the townlands of Kilscohagh and Gortanierin on the Ward Estate with a view to their improvement and enlargement. They are taking steps for the resumption of portion of one of these holdings for the enlargement of uneconomic holdings on the estate.