asked the Minister for Lands if he will state whether he contemplates acquiring any land in County Wexford for the purpose of afforestation; if so, if he will indicate the location of such lands and the area involved, and state whether it is contemplated that preliminary work will be commenced on such lands prior to the next planting season.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Afforestation in Wexford.
Mr. Corish
Mr. Boland
Negotiations are proceeding for the purchase of the following areas in County Wexford for afforestation purposes.
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Raheen |
24½ acres. |
|
Ballynamuddagh |
17½ acres. |
|
Coolgreancy |
40 acres. |
Agreement has been reached for the purchase of the undermentioned areas and the legal formalities are in hands.
|
Raheenduff |
95¾ acres. |
|
Camaross |
103¼ acres. |
|
Courthoyle |
26½ acres. |
|
Ballenday |
36½ acres. |
|
Raheenvarren |
7acres. |
|
Ballyboy |
56½ acres. |
|
Coolgarron |
4½ acres. |
Offers totalling 97½ acres are under consideration, but have not yet reached the stage of active negotiations.
Three areas of commonage as under are proposed for compulsory acquisition.
|
Bantry Commons |
3,880acres. |
|
Forth Mountain |
279½ acres. |
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Raheenahone Hill |
86acres. |
It is impossible to say when the Department will obtain actual possession of any of these areas, so that I can give no assurance, in any instance, as to a date when operations will be commenced.