asked the Minister for Lands whether he is aware that Mr. Jeremiah O'Connell, Glenderry, Lyreacrompane, Listowel, County Kerry, offered to sell some acres of turbary to his Department; and, if so, if he will now state whether it is the intention of the Land Commission to purchase this land with a view to dividing it between the many people in the district who are applicants for turbary.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - County Kerry Lands.
The Land Commission have no proceedings in respect of this turbary. I will ask them to investigate the matter and expedite their decision.
asked the Minister for Lands if he will now state the present position regarding the proposal by the Forestry Division of his Department to acquire for afforestation purposes certain tracts of land in the Liskeen, Glencar area.
Negotiations for the purchase of the key area in this district have not yet been completed.