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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 24 Oct 1928

Vol. 26 No. 7

CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - ACQUISITION OF CO. MAYO LANDS.

asked the Minister for Lands and Fisheries whether he will state what part of the lands known as the O'Connor-Lease portion of the Lynch-Blosse Estate, Balla, Co. Mayo, is being acquired by the Land Commission, and whether in view of the serious congestion that exists in the area in question, he will state when the above land will be available for distribution amongst the uneconomic landholders in the district.

The area proposed to be distributed is some 270 acres. Legal proceedings for obtaining possession of the lands are pending, but it is not possible at present to say when they will be available for distribution.

Am I to understand from the Parliamentary Secretary that the present holders of that grazing land will be able to retain portion of it?

I would ask the Deputy not to press for further information on the subject at present, as there are legal proceedings pending and any information given by way of question and answer might have a bearing on the result of the case which is pending.

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