asked the Minister for Lands whether serious consideration will be given to a proposal that the State should acquire Ardtully Castle and the adjoining 11½ acres of land near Kilgarvan, County Kerry, which is for sale and which contains excellent salmon and trout fishing, as this property may be sold to a foreigner.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Acquisition of Kerry Castle Lands.
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Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for the Gaeltacht (Mr. Faulkner) (for the Minister for Lands)
The Deputy's representations are being brought to the notice of the Land Commission.
I may say that the sale of the property to a person who is not a qualified person within the meaning of section 45 of the Land Act, 1965, would be subject to the consent of the Land Commission.