asked the Minister for Lands and Agriculture whether he would state if the tenant is liable for the costs of the landlord for an application under Section 38 of the Land Act, 1923, and if, when the redemption value of the holding is fixed, it is to the former landlord, or to the Land Commission, he is to pay his rent.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - TENANT'S LIABILITY FOR COSTS.
Mr. HOGAN
Section 38 of the Land Act, 1923, provides that, when the proprietor of a parcel of untenanted land situate in a non-congested districts county applies for an advance for the purpose of redeeming the rent payable by him under the fee farm grant, or lease renewable for ever for lives or years, or lease for a term of years, of which sixty or more are unexpired, under which he holds the lands, the redemption price fixed by the Judicial Commissioner, together with such costs as may be allowed by him, shall be advanced and paid in 4½ per cent. Land Bonds, and the amount so advanced shall be repayable by the proprietor of the parcel of land by means of an annuity calculated at the rate of 4¾ per cent. The proprietor will not be liable for the annuity to the Land Commission until the advance has been made, and in the meantime is liable for rents as heretofore.