asked the Minister for Fisheries if he will state whether he is aware that one of the graziers (Mr. James McCann), on the estate of Colonel Sholto Douglas, Newtown-Forbes, County Longford, has been allotted a large farm in County Meath, and in addition, has received a large holding and residence on the Douglas estate; that this gentleman and his brother are owners of extensive holdings in the same parish and county, and of a large farm in County Roscommon; and, if so, whether, in view of the congestion in the neighbourhood, he will see that all land available on this ranch is divided amongst the people.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - DOUGLAS (CO. LONGFORD) ESTATE.
The lands referred to were tenanted lands consisting of three holdings on the Douglas estate, County Longford, held by Michael and James McCann, and the Land Commission has resumed possession of two of the holdings and part of the third holding on which the dwelling house stands. The residue of the third holding, consisting of 67a. 0r. 30p., is being resold to James McCann under the Land Purchase Acts. The total area thus resumed is 259a. 3r. 35p.
As a further consideration for the surrender of the lands on the Douglas estate, which were urgently required for the relief of congestion, the Land Commission have agreed to give in exchange a new holding in the townland of Culcor, in County Meath, consisting of about 246 acres. Michael McCann is the registered owner of a holding of 51a. 0r. 53p. situate in the townland of Killeen East, County Roscommon.