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Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 14 Mar 1951

Vol. 124 No. 12

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Land Acquisition.

asked the Minister for Lands whether the Land Commission are considering the propriety of purchasing the Franks estate, Ballinspittle, Kinsale, County Cork; and, if so, what stage has been reached in the negotiations.

Negotiations are in progress for the purchase of this estate and agreement has been reached as to price.

asked the Minister for Lands if he will state whether the Land Commission have considered the propriety of acquiring for division amongst the uneconomic holders the lands on the Buddican estate at Glenturk, Bangor-Erris, County Mayo, and if these lands are acquired, what portion of them will be retained for afforestation.

The acquisition of this estate is under consideration, but a decision cannot be taken until an investigation into other lands in the district has been completed.

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