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Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 18 Feb 1975

Vol. 278 No. 4

Ceisteanna-Questions. Oral Answers. - Mayo Lands.

48.

andMr. Gallagher asked the Minister for Lands the acreage of land held by the Land Commission for reallocation in County Mayo at present.

(Cavan): The latest date for which figures for lands on hands are available is 31st December, 1974. At that date the area on the hands of the Land Commission in County Mayo was 15,279 acres, of which 11,411 acres were classified as lettable.

49.

asked the Minister for Lands if the Land Commission will purchase the Georgina Clinton estate, Buckwaria, Westport, County Mayo, for division among the local congests.

(Cavan): The Land Commission recently carried out an inspection of the property referred to following which they decided not to negotiate for purchase as the lands were unsuitable for their purposes. I am informed that the lands are situated within the Westport urban area.

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