asked the Minister for Lands whether the Land Commission have considered the propriety of acquiring the Ballymakeegan-Fearaghfad bogs, with the plantation thereon, for division and distribution amongst the tenants, and, if so, with what result.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - County Longford Bogs.
The Land Commission are aware that some confusion exists between the parties using these bogs and they have called for a detailed report on the matter in order to ascertain whether they can relieve the situation either by acquisition or by other means.
Would the Minister say if an application was made to his Department for a felling licence in respect of the plantation on that bog?
That refers to the Forestry Division. The Deputy will have to give me notice of that question.
In the meantime——
If the Deputy puts down a question I will let him know the position.
Is the Minister aware of the complaints of local farmers in the area regarding the piracy practised on plantations by people whose desire seems to be to cut down every tree?
I cannot hear the Deputy.
Would the Minister ask the Forestry Branch to issue a prohibition Order pending the establishment of rights there?
That seems to be a separate question.
I suggest that the Deputy should put down a separate question, or let me know privately, and I will look into the matter.