asked the Minister for Lands if he will state (i) the acreage of land on hands for planting in (a) Laoighis, and (b) Offaly; (ii) the acreage planted in the seasons 1946-47, 1947-48, 1948-49, and 1949-50, and (iii) the approximate acreage acquired for forestry purposes in the last three years.
Written Answers. - Reafforestation.
The particulars are:—
|
(1) (a) Laoighis |
1,445 acres. |
|
(b) Offaly |
346 ,, |
|
(2) Season |
Laoighis |
Offaly |
|
1946/47 |
16 acres |
89½ acres. |
|
1947/48 |
258 ,, |
253 ,, |
|
1948/49 |
379* ,, |
218* ,, |
|
1949/50 |
356 ,, |
147 ,, |
*Estimated. Planting is still in progress.
|
(3) (a) Laoighis |
2,916 acres. |
|
(b) Offaly |
45 ,, |