asked the Minister for Lands if he is aware that acute congestion exists in the electoral divisions of Claremorris, Caraun, Ballindine and Crossboyne; and if he will state what steps, if any, are being taken by the Irish Land Commission to acquire the grazing lands of Castlemagarrett, on the Oranmore and Browne Estate, for the relief of the congestion existing in the vicinity.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Acquisition of Mayo Lands.
The Land Commission have recently given further consideration to the position regarding the lands of Castlemagarrett Demesne in the occupation of Lord Oranmore and Browne, and have decided for the present not to take any action for their acquisition.