asked the Minister for Lands if he is aware that acute congestion exists in the parish of Bekan, County Mayo, and if he will now state what steps are being taken by the Irish Land Commission to relieve such congestion.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - County Mayo Congestion.
Mr. Doyle (For Mr. Nally)
Mr. Boland
The Land Commission are having inquiries made regarding an area of 494 acres of untenanted lands in the townlands of Magheraboy, Rockfield, Brockloon West, Carrowmore, Togher and Leo all of which are in the Bekan area. They have had inquiries made regarding an area of 26 acres in the townland of Caldragh and the question of acquisition is at present under consideration. They have instituted proceedings for the acquisition of 89 acres in the townlands of Ballinvilla Demesne and Treanrevagh in the same vicinity.
The Minister says it is under consideration. Is anything going to be done?
Mr. Boland
Things have to be considered before they can be done in this Department.
How long does it take the Minister to consider?