asked the Minister for Lands if he is aware that acute congestion exists in the townland of Ranahard, Brickens, Claremorris, County Mayo, on the Ruttledge estate, and if he will consider arranging for the transfer of some of the landholders in order to relieve this congestion.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Congestion On Mayo Estate.
The Ruttledge estate, which is very large, is mostly occupied by tenants in rundale holdings, which require rearrangement before resale—a difficult and tedious matter. As regards congestion in Ranahard, in the townland of Cuilmore, a comprehensive rearrangement scheme is in contemplation, but it is not likely to be completed for some considerable time owing to the pressure of other urgent work and to the insufficiency of staff available to deal with such a difficult matter. The possibility of alleviating the position by migrating the tenants will be fully investigated in conjunction with rearrangement scheme.