asked the Minister for Lands whether the Forestry Branch have received a request from an applicant in County Waterford (name and address supplied) to purchase from his Department about 12 arable acres of the lands secured from Mr. John Hassett, Kilclooney, Kilmacthomas, County Waterford, at whatever price was paid plus any extra legal expenses incurred; and, if so, whether he will agree to the sale of this land to the said applicant.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Purchase of Waterford Lands.
My Department has agreed to purchase an area of 54 acres at Kilclooney from Mr. John Hassett and investigations into title to the lands are in progress. An application has been received from the person mentioned by the Deputy to purchase portion of the lands and this application will be considered when acquisition of the lands has been completed.