asked the Minister for Lands whether he is aware that there is a widespread demand in the Emly district, County Tipperary, for the division of the Ryan Estate at Ballyholihan and the O'Connor Estate at Knockcarron; whether it has been represented to him that the delay in dealing with these estates is causing grave discontent in the locality and whether he is in a position to state if these estates will be acquired for subdivision at an early date.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Division of Tipperary Estates.
The Land Commission propose as soon as possible to have inspections made of the two estates of Ryan and O'Connor mentioned in the Deputy's question, with a view to ascertaining their suitability for acquisition. The Land Commission are not at present in a position to say whether, or when, these estates will be acquired, but the relative proceedings will be expedited.