asked the Minister for Lands and Fisheries whether he is aware that acute congestion exists in the parishes of Claremorris, Crossboyne and Ballindine in the neighbourhood of Castle Macgarrett demesne, which contains over 1,500 acres of grazing lands, and if he will state if the Land Commission are about to acquire those lands for the purpose of providing economic holdings for the tenants in those parishes whose valuations are under £10.
Written Answers. - Acquisition of Mayo Lands.
The Land Commission have fully considered the position as regards the lands at Castlemagarrett Demesne, the property of Lord Oranmore and Browne, and it is not their present intention to take any action for their acquisition.