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Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 19 Apr 1939

Vol. 75 No. 5

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Acquisition of County Cork Estates.

asked the Minister for Lands whether the Land Commission has acquired the estate of the representatives of J. P. Hegarty, evicted lands, Coolclogher, County Cork Record No. S.3492; and, if so, whether it is proposed to reinstate the evicted tenants who were driven off this land during the Land War and who are now applicants for reinstatement.

Mr. Boland

The Land Commission have not acquired the lands of Coolclogher, on the estate of the Reps. of J.P. Hegarty. Proceedings for acquisition were instituted, but an objection has been lodged by the owner.

In the event of the objection being overruled by the Appeal Tribunal, does the Minister intend to give the evicted tenants on this estate preferential treatment in its allocation?

Mr. Boland

As the Deputy is no doubt aware, that is not a matter for the Minister; but it is the practice to give favourable consideration to suitable representations on the part of evicted tenants.

Will the Minister undertake to have brought under the notice of the commissioners the special claims of the evicted tenants in regard to this particular estate?

Mr. Boland

I will draw their attention to that matter.

asked the Minister for Lands if it is proposed to acquire the lands of Warrenscourt, County Cork, for reafforestation, and what progress has been made in connection with the matter.

Mr. Boland

An offer has been made by the owner to sell about 600 acres of the Warrenscourt estate to the forestry division, but as it appeared that a good deal of the land was arable and as there was apparently a desire on the part of the local smallholders to acquire portions thereof, the matter was referred to the Land Commission for consideration as regards the acquisition of the estate for division and the allotment of the woodland and other suitable areas to the forestry division. The matter is still under consideration.

Will the Minister do anything to expedite a decision?

Mr. Boland

I will try to have it expedited.

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