asked the Minister for Lands if he is aware of a very acute shortage of material for firing in the Kingscourt area, County Cavan, and if he will take steps to have the timber grown on the Pratt estate, Kingscourt, divided among the people, to relieve the present serious situation.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Cavan Timber Scarcity.
The Pratt estate near Kingscourt and the timber growing on it are private property. My Department has no power to compel the owner to fell and dispose of the trees on his lands.