asked the Minister for Lands and Fisheries whether he will state what progress has been made by the Irish Land Commission towards the acquisition of the farms held by the late Mr. O'Connor at Pallas and Ballydoogan, Co. Galway.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Acquisition of Galway Lands.
The Land Commission are still in negotiation for the acquisition of the lands of Pallas and Ballydoogan held by the late Mr. O'Connor.
asked the Minister for Lands and Fisheries whether the Land Commission have yet acquired the lands on the Browne Estate at Fortbrowne, Co. Galway, in the occupation of John H. Burke.
The lands of Fortbrowne in the occupation of Mr. John H. Burke have not been acquired by the Land Commission. The question of their acquisition is still under consideration.
asked the Minister for Lands and Fisheries whether he will state if the Land Commission have yet acquired Mr. Parker's lands, Stannus Estate, at Cross, Menlough, Co. Galway.
The Land Commission have not acquired the lands of Cross at Menlough, and there are no proceedings pending for their acquisition. All the lands are subject to land purchase annuities. They have acquired, however, 222 acres of the lands of Cave, the property of Mr. Parker, situate a few miles off at Ballymacward.