andMr. Commons asked the Minister for Lands if he is aware that the farm, containing 207 acres, situated at Cottage, Ballyhaunis, County Mayo (More O'Ferrall Estate), the property of Hubert Treston, was put up for sale by public auction on 16th October, 1946; if he will state whether this land was sold; if so, the name of the purchaser; and also, whether he will take steps to acquire same immediately for the relief of local congestion.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Cottage Farm (Mayo)
I am aware that this farm was put up for sale last month and I understand from Press reports that it has been sold to a solicitor in trust for a client. Following upon previous questions by the Deputy and by Deputy Commons in May last the Land Commission had noted this case for inquiry in due course as is their usual practice; but it is not their practice to interfere with public auctions; nor do they propose to be moved by agitation and intimidation of the type which has developed in this case.