I propose, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to take Questions Numbers 32 and 33 together.
I would refer the Deputy to my reply to Deputy Loughnane on 19th November, 1969, and to Articles 40.3.2º and 43.1.2º of the Constitution.
I am advised that the provisions of Article 43.2.2º could not be interpreted as permitting the bringing of all building land under community control at prices to be determined by the previous use of the land, as advocated by the Deputy's party, as this would amount to the expropriation of all building land at prices fixed in an arbitrary manner, the abolition of the right of free sale of building land, the abandonment of the principle of fair market value in the assessment of compensation for land acquired compulsorily for public purposes, and the giving of monopolistic powers to local authorities to control the market in building land.