asked the Minister for Finance what amount of land in County Wexford has been purchased by aliens since January, 1959, the number of acres purchased in each case, and the price paid in each case.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Purchases of Wexford Land by Aliens.
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Until the coming into operation of the Finance Act, 1961, on 1st August last, the only records available of purchases of estates by non-nationals were those kept by the Revenue Commissioners in connection with the Stamp Duty chargeable on certain conveyances and transfers. These records do not contain sufficient information to enable me to supply the particulars requested by the Deputy. Since 1st August last, particulars of the relevant transactions are being recorded by the Land Commission under the procedure authorised by Sections 33 and 34 of the Finance Act, 1961. I understand, however, that no such transaction completed after that date has yet been recorded for County Wexford.