asked the Minister for Lands if he will state whether the Land Commission have yet taken possession of the Toppin and Watson estate at Tullamain, Fethard, County Tipperary; and, if so, when it is likely to be divided.
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Possession was obtained recently of the holding of Mr. Toppin but the proceedings for the resumption of Mr. Watson's holding have not been completed. It is not possible to state when the lands will be allotted.
asked the Minister for Lands if he will state whether the Land Commission have considered the propriety of acquiring the Boland farm situate at Courthill, Killala, County Mayo, for the purpose of division amongst the adjoining landholders; and, if so, whether the lands will be acquired early in the present year and whether they will be made available for tillage or grazing pending distribution.
It is anticipated that possession of the lands in question will be obtained at an early date. If the Land Commission are not then in a position to implement a scheme of allotment, the lands will be let.
asked the Minister for Lands if he will state whether the Campbell farm at Rathcash, Killala, County Mayo, has been acquired by the Land Commission for distribution amongst the adjoining uneconomic landholders; further, if he will indicate when it is proposed that such distribution of this farm will take place and whether, in the meantime, the lands will be let for tillage or grazing pending distribution.
The estate in question has been acquired by the Land Commission for resale to the persons or bodies mentioned in Section 31, Land Act, 1923, as amended by subsequent legislation. It is not possible at present to state when the lands will be allotted. The lands will be let for grazing and tillage at an early date.
asked the Minister for Lands if he will state whether the Land Commission have considered the propriety of acquiring for division the Maguire estate, Ballinderry Bog, Moate, County Westmeath, comprising some 300 acres; and, if so, with what result.
The Land Commission have instituted proceedings for the acquisition of this estate.
asked the Minister for Lands if he will state whether the Land Commission have considered the propriety of acquiring for division the estate of Mr. William McCaldin, County Longford (remaining portion Record No. U. 15661); and, if so, with what result.
This estate has been inspected but further inquiries must be made before a decision can be taken on the question of acquisition.
asked the Minister for Lands if he will state whether the Land Commission have considered the propriety of acquiring for division the More O'Farrell estate, Lisard Mostrim, County Longford; and, if so, with what result.
The Land Commission have no proceedings for the acquisition of this estate but are having inquiries made.
asked the Minister for Lands if he will state what progress has been made in the acquisition of the Clonkeen estate, Tang, County Westmeath, the property of Mr. R.S. English, Athlone.
Proceedings are well advanced for the acquisition of 139 acres on the estate in question.
asked the Minister for Lands whether the Land Commission have acquired the Dempsey lands at Donore, Caragh, County Kildare; and, if so, when the lands will be allotted.
Proceedings have been taken for the acquisition of these lands and, though not yet concluded, are well advanced.
asked the Minister for Lands if he will state whether the Land Commission have acquired the Dunn lands at Smithstown, Maynooth; and, if so, whether it is proposed to allot the lands to local uneconomic holders.
The Dunn estate has been acquired and one parcel thereon has been allotted. It would not be practicable nor in the public interest to disclose the intentions of the Land Commission in regard to the balance of the lands.
Would the Minister say whether it is intended to divide these lands amongst local uneconomic holders or whether it is proposed to give them to migrants over the heads of the local congests?
I cannot disclose the intentions of the Land Commission.
Would the Minister bring to the notice of the Land Commission the fact that there are 61 holdings of between five and ten acres within one and a half miles of these lands, as evidenced in his own reply of the 7th November last?
I am informed that there is little or no congestion in the area.
What would you describe 61 holdings of that size then?