asked the Minister for Lands whether he is aware that large areas of land have been offered for sale to his Department for afforestation purposes in South Kerry; and, if so, if he will sanction the establishment of forestry centres at Milltown, Glenbeigh, the barony of Iveragh, Castlecove and Sneem at the earliest possible date.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - County Kerry Forestry Centres.
Considerable areas of land have been offered for afforestation in South Kerry, but a high proportion is unsuitable for afforestation. A recent offer in the Milltown area may, if the land proves suitable, improve the prospects of opening a new centre in that area. The opening of a new centre in the Glenbeigh area is expected in the near future, and a recent acquisition of 300 acres in the Sneem area has extended the existing forest of Kenmare.