andMr. Treacy asked the Minister for Lands whether he is aware that there are approximately 150 acres of land which would be available for afforestation purposes to his Department at Carhoon, Rathgormack, Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary; and whether in view of the considerable unemployment in the area he will take steps to acquire this land at a fair price and initiate forestry work in the area.
Ceisteanna—Questions Oral Answers. - County Tipperary Forestry Lands.
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An area of 143 acres was offered to the Forestry Division of my Department at Carhoon, Rathgormack, County Waterford, but it was not possible to reach agreement with the owner on the amount of the purchase price.