asked the Minister for Lands and Agriculture whether he is aware that acute congestion exists on the De Clifford Estate, Co. Mayo, which was purchased by the Congested Districts Board fifteen years ago, and if he will state what steps, if any, are being taken by the Land Commission to acquire the large grazing ranches on this estate and provide economic holdings for the small farmers whose valuations are under £10.
WRITTEN ANSWERS. - CONGESTION IN CO. MAYO.
Mr. HOGAN
The majority of the holdings on the estate referred to are over £10 in Poor Law Valuation. With regard to the holdings which are under £10 Poor Law Valuation the Commissioners are negotiating for the purchase of land in the neighbourhood with a view to improving the condition of these holdings.