asked the Minister for Lands and Fisheries if he will now state what steps, if any, are being taken to acquire the lands known as Sligo Demesne, at Westport, for the relief of the acute congestion existing in Westport and vicinity.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Acquisition of Sligo Demesne, West-port.
The Land Commission have already acquired and divided about 522 acres in the vicinity of Westport Demesne, the property of the Marquis of Sligo and it is not their present intention to take any proceedings for the acquisition of the remaining lands on the Sligo Demesne.