asked the Minister for Lands if he will state whether his Department is now prepared to acquire the large tract of mountainous land on the Daly estate, Castledaly, Loughrea, County Galway, for afforestation.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Acquisition of County Galway Land.
I assume that the Deputy is referring to the mountain areas of Boleyneendorrish, Kylebrack and Tourmacnevin. My Department propose to acquire about 1,000 acres of Boleyneendorrish mountain for afforestation but agreement must first be reached with tenants who have grazing and turbary rights on the mountain as appurtenances to their small holdings adjoining it.