asked the Minister for Lands if he will state (a) the number of acres of land in the possession of the Land Commission prior to January, 1956, (b) the number of acres let on the 11-months system for grazing, (c) the number of acres let for tillage, including wheat growing, and (d) the letting price per acre under each heading for each of the years 1953, 1954 and 1955.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Land Commission Holdings.
The reply to this question takes the form of a tabular statement which, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, will be published in the Official Report.
Following is the statement:—
|
Year |
LETTINGS BY LAND COMMISSION |
Average Letting price per acre for grazing |
Average Letting price per acre for tillage |
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Arable lands on hands at 31st December |
Area let for grazing |
Area let for tillage (including wheat growing) |
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£ |
s. |
d. |
£ |
s. |
d. |
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|
1953 |
28,322 acres |
25,182 acres |
3,140 acres |
2 |
4 |
0 |
4 |
14 |
0 |
|
1954 |
30,044 acres |
27,750 acres |
2,294 acres |
2 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
10 |
0 |
|
1955 |
34,227 acres |
31,822 acres |
2,405 acres |
2 |
16 |
0 |
5 |
16 |
0 |