asked the Minister for Lands if he will state in respect of the operations of the Land Commission under the Land Act, 1923, the total area of land acquired under appointed day orders made (a) before 1st April, 1938, and (b) after 31st March, 1938.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Land Acquisition.
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The particulars requested are contained in a tabular statement which I propose, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to circulate with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:
LANDS vested in the Land Commission pursuant to the provisions of Section 24, Land Act, 1933.
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Untenanted land |
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(Acres) |
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Before 1st April, 1938 |
463,948 |
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After 31st March, 1938 (to 31st March, 1970) |
285,783 |
The foregoing refers to compulsory acquisition. Particulars of lands purchased on a voluntary basis are as follows:—
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Untenanted land |
|
|
(Acres) |
|
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Before 1st April, 1938 |
186,157 |
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After 31st March, 1938 (to 31st March, 1970) |
264,934 |