asked the Minister for Lands whether he can state in respect of Laoighis and Offaly the number of acres acquired for afforestation since 1948 and the number of acres planted since that date.
Ceisteanna.—Questions. Oral Answers. - Laoighis and Offaly Afforestation.
The areas acquired in Leix and Offaly since 1st April, 1948, are 1,160 acres and 45 acres, respectively. Exclusive of the current planting season, for which figures are not yet available, the areas planted during the period in question are 726 acres and 557 acres, respectively.