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Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 25 Mar 1943

Vol. 89 No. 12

Ceisteanna.—Questions. Oral Answers. - Tillage on Carlow Estates.

asked the Minister for Agriculture if he can state why the Compulsory Tillage Order has not been enforced in respect of the Young and Roche estates in Ballykilduff, Raheen and Ballyshane, County Carlow.

The requirements of the tillage Order were fully complied with in 1942 in respect of the Young and Roche estates in Ballykilduff, Raheen and Ballyshane, County Carlow, and arrangements being made for the present season indicate that the tillage Order for 1943 will also be complied with.

Is the Minister aware that on this estate the arable land suited to tillage was not let in conacre for tillage until, in one case, 16th March and, in the other case, 18th March? Does the Minister think that the sub-letting of land for tillage on the 18th March constitutes adequate and reasonable compliance with the tillage Order? Would the Minister be prepared to tolerate the example set by the Land Commission, in setting land at that time of the year, being followed by the farming community generally? Does the Minister think it a reasonable or proper system of husbandry to set the same land continuously year after year for five years for a grain crop?

I found that the implication contained in the Deputy's question on the paper was completely incorrect. If I were to investigate his supplementary questions, I should, probably, make the same discovery.

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