asked the Minister for Lands and Fisheries if he will state what progress has been made by the Land Commission in the acquisition of the lands known as Castlehill Farm, owned by Mr. Walshe, Castlehill, Ballina, Co. Mayo.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Acquisition of Castlehill Farm, Ballina.
The Land Commission have still under consideration the position as regards the lands of Castlehill, the property of Mr. E.C. Walshe.
What has been done for the past year as regards this land? What progress has been made since a deputation from the locality waited on the Land Commission in the matter?
The file of the case is out with the inspector for a further report on the whole case.
Inquiries are being made?
Yes.
Can the Parliamentary Secretary give any reason for the delay of over a year?
There has not been any delay.
A year has elapsed, and there is no sign of any progress having been made.
That is only one of some hundreds of cases that we are dealing with in Co. Mayo.
It is only one of the usual excuses.