asked the Minister for Lands whether he is aware that a portion of the O'Callaghan Westropp farm at Lismehane, O'Callaghan's Mills, County Clare, which was allotted to Mr. Patrick Maher, Lismehane, several years ago, and on which there is a vacant house erected by the Land Commission, is beneficially occupied by another person who is preparing to use the land during the present year although the Land Commission obtained a decree for possession against him on 15th July, 1948; and, if so, whether he will furnish an explanation of the matter and state what action, if any, the Land Commission is taking or proposes to take in this case now.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Allocation of Clare Holding.
The parcel of land referred to has not as yet been allotted to Mr. Patrick Maher, Lismehane. The parcel is at present occupied by a caretaker who refused to give up possession when requested to do so, and against whom the Land Commission obtained a decree for possession in July last. Steps were taken to execute the decree but, owing to legal difficulties, possession has not yet been obtained.