asked the Minister for Lands if he will state when the several estates around Cashel, County Tipperary (a list of which was sent to the Department) will be acquired by the Land Commission to relieve the acute congestion existing in that area.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Acquisition of Tipperary Estates.
It is presumed that the Deputy's question has reference to a list of 34 estates recently forwarded to the Land Commission. Eleven of the 34 (containing 2,924 acres) are at the moment the subject of proceedings for acquisition. Five others have been under enquiry and a decision as to action is pending. Enquiries will be made regarding the remaining 18 estates on the list which, I should state, was received, together with similar lists from other sources, in the Land Commission only within the past week. It is not possible at the present stage to state if and when any of these estates will be acquired and ready for distribution.