asked the Minister for Lands if he will state whether the Land Commission have considered the propriety of acquiring the bog on the estate (Record No. S./9950), County Laoighis; whether the commissioners are aware that the owner recently refused to let lands to persons who had them at 30/- per perch for the past ten years; and, if so, if he will now state what action it is proposed to take to safeguard the rights of those concerned.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - County Laoighis Bog.
Proceedings are well advanced for the acquisition of this estate on which there is very little turbary. The Land Commission have no information as to the matter mentioned in the second part of the question and, in any event, have no function in regard thereto as the owner is at liberty to make use of the lands until such time as they are acquired.
Pending the acquisition of the bogland by the Land Commission does the Minister not consider it unfair that on the eve of their being acquired, old tenants who paid high prices for turbary rights should be, during the commencement of the turf cutting season, deprived of these rights? Will he make representations in the matter, at any rate, in the interest of those concerned?
If the Deputy sends me the particulars I will have inquiries made.
I have already done so.