asked the Taoiseach if he will state the number of holdings in the Republic with valuation (a) under £10; (b) under £21 10s. 0d.; (c) over £50, and (d) higher than £80.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Agricultural Valuations.
Whilst the exact number of agricultural holdings in each of the valuation classifications mentioned are not available for a recent date, it is estimated that the number of holdings in each of these classifications on 1st June, 1949, was as follows:—
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Not exceeding £10 in valuation |
210,000 Holdings. |
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Above £10 but not exceeding £21 10s. 0d. in valuation |
80,000 ,, |
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,, £50 but not exceeding £80 in valuation |
15,000 ,, |
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Above £80 in valuation |
17,000 ,, |
In view of the fact that the Parliamentary Secretary says that roughly 210,000 people are expected to exist on holdings not exceeding £10 in valuation, will he direct the serious attention of the Minister for Lands to that position?
That is a separate question.