asked the Minister for Lands and Fisheries whether he is aware that acute congestion exists in the Parish of Islandeady; that the poor law valuation of over 100 tenants in that parish is under £4, and if he will now state what steps, if any, are being taken by the Irish Land Commission to acquire the large grazing ranch held by Mr. Matthew Fahy in the townlands of Claggernagh East and West, which contains over 480 acres.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Acquisition of Islandeady Ranch (Mayo).
It is not possible at present to state when the lands of Claggernagh East and West held by Mr. Matthew Fahy will be acquired. These lands were purchased under the Land Purchase Acts and the question of providing an exchange for the owner is still under investigation by the Land Commission.
Is the Minister aware that that is under investigation by the Land Commission for the last seven years?
That is hard one on Deputy Roddy.