(an Clár) asked the Minister for Lands if he will state (1) what is the total area of land available for distribution under the various Land Acts in County Clare; (2) how much of this land is in the possession of the Irish Land Commission awaiting distribution; (3) how many schemes of distribution are at present in operation in County Clare; (4) how many schemes of distribution are at present awaiting sanction in respect of County Clare; (5) in what districts in County Clare are schemes of distribution in operation and in what districts are the estates situated in County Clare in respect of which schemes are awaiting sanction.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Land Distribution in Clare.
Pádraig O hOgáin
(1) It is not possible to estimate the total area of land which may become available for distribution in County Clare. It may be stated, however, that over 3,000 acres are at present in definite course of acquisition by the Land Commission for distribution under the Land Acts, 1923-33. (2) In addition, an area of 1,800 acres, already acquired by the Land Commission in County Clare, awaits distribution—a large proportion consisting of turbary. (3) Five schemes of distribution, covering an area of 1,322 acres in the county, have been approved and are expected to be put into operation shortly. (4) Eleven schemes of distribution have been prepared for approval, or are in course of preparation, covering an area of 2,128 acres. (5) It is not the practice of the Land Commission to publish beforehand particulars of the situation or description of lands in process of distribution.