asked the Minister for Lands if he will state the number of forest fires which occurred in 1949-50, the acreage affected, the ages of the plantations, if any, destroyed, and the estimated cost of such damage.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Forest Fires.
Since 1st April, 1949, there were 26 fires in the Department's plantations. Trees from one to 22 years of age over an area of 319 acres and valued at £4,536 were burned.