asked the Minister for Defence if he has taken or is about to take any steps to transfer the ownership of lands in his possession at Filane, Castletownbere, to any person or persons; and if he will indicate the statutory authority enabling him to transfer such title or ownership, of such give detailed particulars of such authority.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Transfer of West Cork Lands.
The lands to which the Deputy refers have been offered for sale to a person whose father was evicted from portion of the lands in 1901. Power to sell lands vested in a State authority is contained in Section 10 (2) (a) of the State Property Act, 1954.