asked the Minister for Lands whether he will state the number of estates in (a) Carlow, and (b) Kildare at present in the hands of the Land Commission, the location and extent of each such estate, and when it is proposed to allocate them.
Written Answers. - Carlow and Kildare Estates.
There are no lands in the hands of the Land Commission in County Carlow; in County Kildare some 690 acres of arable land and some 8,200 acres of bog and rough grazing land are at present on hands awaiting final allocation. Wherever possible lettings have been made for tillage, grazing and turbary and the allotment of these areas will be proceeded with as rapidly as circumstances permit.
These areas consist of eight estates and residues of 18 other estates situated throughout the county. It is not the practice of the Land Commission to publish details of location and area of lands on hands for division. I am quite sure the Deputy will realise the reason for this.