asked the Minister for Lands whether it is proposed to develop for forestry purposes the cut away bog area under the control of Bord na Móna at Lyreacrompane, North Kerry; and if he will state the acreage scheduled for planting, and how soon work will start.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Planting of Kerry Cut Away Beg.
Bord na Móna has agreed to dispose of cut away bog at Lyreacrompane to the Forestry Division of my Department for afforestation purposes. The exact area which Bord na Móna will transfer in the first instance has not yet been fixed but it is hoped that it will be possible to have a final decision in the matter at the end of the 1958 turf-production season.
At this stage I cannot say when forestry work will commence at the area.