asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he considers that section 12 of the Land Act, 1965 continues to serve any useful purpose; the number of officials involved in clearing applications for subdivisions of lands under this section at the moment; if these officials would be better employed at other work; and if he has any proposals to repeal the section in question.
Written Answers. - Land Subdivision.
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I am at present examining the necessity for retaining the statutory control of the subdivision of farms. Discontinuing the control would release nine officials for redeployment.