asked the Minister for Fisheries whether he has taken any steps with a view to the acquisition of the untenanted lands of the late Mrs. Lawless, Newton, Castlecomer, for distribution among the uneconomic landholders in the area.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - UNTENANTED LANDS NEAR CASTLECOMER.
Proceedings were instituted under the provisions of the Land Act, 1923, for the acquisition of the lands of Newtown, comprising 51a. 3r. 28p., held by Mrs. Elizabeth Walsh as successor to the late Mrs. Elizabeth Lawless.
These lands were published in a provisional list of lands which, if not excluded in consequence of a valid objection, will become vested in the Land Commission on the appointed day.
An objection to the acquisition of these lands by the Land Commission has been lodged by the owner, and is at present pending before the Land Commission.