asked the Minister for Lands when the Barry estate, Greenville, Carrigtwohill, County Cork will be taken over for the benefit of the small holders of the area.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - County Cork Estates.
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(Cavan): From the particulars furnished it has not been found possible to identify the holding referred to by the Deputy but if further information is supplied I will arrange to have the matter examined.
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asked the Minister for Lands when the Smith Barry estate, Fota, Cobh, County Cork, will be taken over for the benefit of the small holders of the area.
(Cavan): The Land Commission have no dealings in respect of this property.
This is a beautiful place and I have asked on a few occasions that it should be acquired for the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for horticultural schools, etc. The lady who owns the estate is resident in England. I would ask the Minister to review the position and to have a small building inquiry. I think the Minister would be satisfied with that.
(Cavan): I understand that the Deputy had a discussion with the local inspector about the matter but I am sure the information now given by the Deputy will be looked into.
This was raised by the county committee of agriculture. This estate is something we cannot lose; it has everything. I should not like it to go and I am sure the Minister will see to it that it will not go.