asked the Minister for Lands whether the Land Commission have considered the propriety of acquiring the Leigh White estate, Glengariff, for afforestation purposes; and, if so, if he will indicate (a) when the acquisition is likely to be made, and (b) when planting operations will begin.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Acquisition of Estate for Forestry.
Negotiations are in progress for the purchase of this estate but agreement on price has not yet been reached. It is not possible at this stage to say whether or when the lands will be acquired. The second part of the Deputy's question accordingly does not yet arise.