asked the Minister for Lands whether the Land Commission have considered the acquisition of the Nugent Estate, BallymcKeogh, Newport, County Tipperary; and whether this Estate will be acquired by them in the near future.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Acquisition of (Newport) Tipperary Estate.
39.
This property was offered for sale to the Land Commission by the owner some years ago but in the course of subsequent negotiations the offer was withdrawn. There have been no further developments since.
Would the Minister now take steps to inquire about this land which has been left almost derelict since?
Inquiries will be made, but I have indicated to the Deputy that the offer was withdrawn by those concerned. There was, I understand, a change of family circumstances and a brother of the owner is working it.
I am sure the Minister will agree the Land Commission have already acquired land where that has been the position.
Question No. 40 postponed.