asked the Minister for Lands whether the Land Commission intend to acquire the non-residential farm of Mr. Sam Higgins, Skreen, County Sligo, for the relief of congestion in that area.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Acquisition of Lands.
The Land Commission do not propose to take any action for the acquisition of the holdings of Mr. Samuel Higgins, Farranharpy, Skreen, County Sligo.
Is the Minister aware that there are a number of cottages in this area with valuations of £2 to £3? Is he also aware that this farm was reported for acquisition some years ago, but through some influence, for some reason or other, it was not acquired? Is he also aware that this farm is situated at a distance of four miles from the proprietor's residence?
The question of the acquisition of these lands was under consideration in 1938 and proceedings were dropped some time after that but, on the Deputy's recommendation, I will have the matter reopened.
I would like that the matter should be reopened.
asked the Minister for Lands if he will state the present position of the Land Commission proceedings for the acquisition of the Butler estate, Ballintemple, Tullow, County Carlow, and whether the commissioners will be able to divide the lands during the present year.
The Land Commission have no proceedings for the acquisition of this estate.
asked the Minister for Lands if he will state the present position of the Land Commission proceedings for the acquisition of the Jeffaries estate at Nurney, County Carlow, and whether the commissioners will be able to divide the lands during the present year.
The Land Commission have no proceedings for the acquisition of the lands to which the Deputy's question refers.