asked the Minister for Agriculture when and why it was decided to discontinue the making of acreage grants out of Land Project funds to Comhlucht Siúicre Éireann in respect of reclamation work for farmers.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Acreage Grants from Land Project Funds.
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The decision was taken in July, 1958. In view of the difficulty of adequately maintaining the works carried out and also of maintaining fertility, it was considered that the expenditure of State funds in respect of the reclamation of virgin bog by farmers is not warranted.
This does not relate to the work at Gowla Bog?
It does not relate to work being done by the Sugar Company on any bogland owned by themselves.