asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will arrange to have an estate (details supplied) in County Kilkenny which was recently offered for sale acquired by the Land Commission.
Written Answers . - County Kilkenny Estate .
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: The bulk of this estate has already been sold, part of it to four local smallholders. The Land Commission do not propose to initiate proceedings for acquisition of the balance which, they understand, is being retained by the owner.