asked the Minister for Lands and Fisheries whether he is aware that a large number of men have lost their employment on the Rathdaire Estate, Ballybrittas, Co. Leix; whether the Land Commission have received a memorial requesting them to have this estate acquired and divided amongst the most deserving uneconomic holders and landless men in the area; if he will state what steps, if any, the Commissioners have already taken in the matter; whether they propose to acquire the lands referred to, and, if so, when the proposed division scheme is likely to be put into operation.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Division of Rathdaire Estate, Ballybrittas.
The representations to which the Deputy refers have been received and the question of the acquisition of the untenanted lands on the Adair Estate at Rathdaire, Ballybrittas, is at present under consideration. The lands have been inspected and the Land Commission are aware of the circumstances mentioned by the Deputy which will be fully considered.