asked the Minister for Lands if he is aware that about 40 tenants in the townlands of Gorrane, Johnstown and Lavellyroe, Ballyhaunis, County Mayo, More O'Ferrall estate, are living on uneconomic holdings, the average of their valuations being £5; if he is further aware that 250 acres of land, the property of Hubert Treston, Cottage, Ballyhaunis, have been untenanted for a number of years; and if he will consider acquiring same for the relief of these tenants.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Uneconomic Holdings (Mayo).
The Deputy's question appears to refer to the lands of Cottage owned by the representatives of James Treston, deceased. The Land Commission have no proceedings for the acquisition of these lands, but the Deputy's representations have been noted for consideration.
Might I point out that there was a great scarcity of bog in this area and that there are between 20 and 30 acres of turbary attached to this estate? The people in this locality have to put up £2, £3 and £4 for small banks of turf, and I should be very thankful if the Minister would look into it as soon as possible.