asked the Minister for Lands whether the Irish Land Commission have yet acquired the Remount farm, Lusk, and, if not, if he will give a full explanation for the delay in completing acquisition proceedings.
Written Answers. - Land Acquisition.
These lands have not yet been acquired by the Land Commission.
Until the passing of the State Property Act, 1954, in December of that year, it was not possible, owing to legal difficulties to acquire these lands from the State. Since then up-to-date valuations have had to be obtained and, at present, negotiations for the purchasing of the estate are in progress between the Land Commission and the Office of Public Works.
There has been no avoidable delay in dealing with the matter.