asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he is aware of the acquisition of many separate parcels of lands in the Shannon estuary area in or about Tarbert and Kilrush; if any proposals for the use of such lands have been put before his Department, and, if so, if he will give details; if his Department has investigated the purchase of such properties; and whether he is satisfied that the national interest is protected.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Shannon Estuary Area: Acquisition of Land.
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I have no information in the matter and, as Minister for Industry and Commerce, I have no function as regards investigation of the purchase of land.