Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 July 2023
577. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to explain the detailed system that the Congested Districts Board used to purchase land from tenants and the terms of repayment that were agreed upon; if it can be confirmed that the tenants repaid the full cost of the purchase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33939/23]
View answerI am unable to supply the information sought by the Deputy on the detailed system that the Congested Districts Board used to purchase land from tenants because this information has been lost to the Department.
The Congested Districts Board of Ireland was dissolved under legislation in 1923 and my officials do not have any knowledge of these matters. I can clarify however that the CDB never purchased land from tenants. I am informed by my Officials that this fact together with the lack of any specific land identified in your question means that my Department is unable to provide any further information to you on this matter.
