asked the Minister for Lands what estates are at present in the possession of the Land Commission in County Offaly and the acreage involved in each case; and when it is anticipated that the distribution will take place.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Distribution of Offaly Lands.
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The reply takes the form of a tabular statement which I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to circulate with the Official Report.
Following is the Statement:—
Particulars of Estates in County Offaly —apart from turbary and small residues of allotted estates—at present in the possession of the Land Commission.
|
Estate |
Record Number |
Lands |
Area (acres) |
|
1. Burdett |
S.4787 |
Coolfin, etc. |
82 |
|
2. Atkinson |
S.21271 |
Cangort Demesne |
104 |
|
3. Colgan |
S.21492 |
Ballina |
86 |
|
4. Dunne |
S.22001 |
Ballyheasill |
103 |
|
5. Gibson |
S.21917 |
Cushina |
243 |
|
6. Barry |
S.20597 |
Cogran |
95 |
|
7. O'Meara |
S.22011 |
Ballyfore, etc. |
162 |
|
8. Scally |
U.C.223 |
Ballycommon |
158 |
|
9. O'Brien |
S.22146 |
Coolreagh, etc. |
136 |
|
10. Meleady |
S.22120 |
Bunsallagh |
115 |
|
11. Brock |
S.22111 |
Oldtown, etc. |
92 |
|
12. Huddleston |
S.21997 |
Killowen |
139 |
NOTES:
(a) In addition, fifteen holdings, aggregating 584 acreas, are in possession of the Land Commission, having been transferred by way of exchanges.
(b) The area of lands on hands is subject to constant fluctuation. In County Offaly, since 1st April, 1961, an aggregate area of some 1,000 acres has been distributed among 60 allottees.
(c) It is not practicable just at this time of year, to indicate the particular estates which will be ready for distribution during the next allotment season. As many as possible of the above estates will be allotted before 31st March, next.