asked the Minister for Lands and Fisheries if he is aware that a farm labourer who worked on the Greenfield Estate, Cappawhite, Co. Tipperary, has been evicted; and if he will state whether this is as a result of the intention to acquire this estate; further, whether and when it will be acquired and sub-divided amongst the unemployed workers, landless men and uneconomic holders of the district; and if the claim of this man to a portion of the lands will be favourably considered.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Claims for Land on Tipperary Estate.
I have no information regarding the eviction on the Purefoy Estate, Greenfield, to which the Deputy refers. The Land Commission have recently issued offers for a portion of the lands of Greenfield on this estate and also for the lands of Greenfield purchased a short time ago by Mr. Samuel Wilkinson. At the present stage of the proceedings it is not possible to state when the lands will be acquired and divided. Any representations made on behalf of deserving applicants will be fully considered when the scheme for the division of the lands is being prepared.
Is the Parliamentary Secretary aware that there are other people on this estate who are just going to meet with the same fate as this man who was thrown out on the road?
No.
Will the Parliamentary Secretary see that this estate is taken over immediately and not allow this to happen?
Negotiations are proceeding at present.