asked the Minister for Fisheries whether the Land Commission intend acquiring the lands of Summerhill, Killala, County Mayo, owned by Ernest McCormick, Esq., for division amongst the small landholders of the district; and, if so, what steps have already been taken in the matter.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - ACQUISITION OF SUMMERHILL LANDS (KILLALA).
There is no townland named Summerhill in the official list of townlands for County Mayo, but proceedings were instituted under the Land Act, 1923, for the acquisition of the lands of Rathfran, County Mayo, containing 297a. 2r. 0p., on the estate of James E. McCormack. These lands were published in a provisional list of lands which, if not excluded in consequence of a valid objection, would become vested in the Land Commission on the appointed day. These lands are subject to a Land Purchase Annuity, and the owner has required the Land Commission to provide him with a suitable holding of not less value than his present holding under the provisions of Section 24 (41) (b) of the Land Act, 1923.