asked the Minister for Lands and Fisheries whether he is aware that acute congestion exists in the parish of Islandeady; that the poor law valuations of over 100 tenants does not exceed £5 each and if he will state what steps, if any, are being taken to acquire the grazing farm of 480 acres held by Mr. Matthew Fahy, Claggernagh East and West, for the relief of existing congestion.
Written Answers. - Congestion on Mayo Estates.
The proceedings for the acquisition of the lands of Claggernagh West, the property of Mr. Matthew Fahy, in connection with the relief of congestion in the locality, are still in progress. At the present stage of the proceedings it is not possible to state when the lands will be acquired.