asked the Minister for Lands and Fisheries whether he is aware that acute congestion exists in the parishes of Balla and Keelogues and if he will state the cause of delay of the Irish Land Commission in taking over the lands of Tullymore and Tullybeg, which contain over 400 acres, held by Mr. McEllin, Balla.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Land Commission and Mayo Lands.
The Land Commission are aware of the position as regards congestion in the district referred to and have made an offer for the purchase of the lands of Tullymore and Tullybeg. The owner, Mr. McEllin, is not prepared to accept it and the question of what further action should be taken is at present under consideration.
Is the Minister aware that this matter was submitted to the Judicial Commissioner two years ago and he decided that the Land Commission were to take over this land?
The Land Commission have been investigating a number of farms in that area, as the Deputy knows. Attention is not confined to this particular one.