asked the Minister for Lands if he will state, in respect of South Tipperary, (a) the number of acres of land at present in the possession of the Land Commission, (b) the location of such lands, and (c) if the Commission will consider the propriety of dividing such lands among landless men with capital, uneconomic holders, and cottiers in the area.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Tipperary Lands.
The reply to (a) and (b) in the question takes the form of a tabular statement which, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, will be circulated in the Official Report.
The application of the three classes of persons mentioned in part (c) will be fully considered in connection with the division of these lands, but uneconomic holders living nearby will receive priority treatment because the relief of congestion is the primary aim of the Land Commission's work to-day.
Following is the statement:—
LANDS IN THE POSSESSION OF THE LAND COMMISSION IN THE SOUTH RIDING OF TIPPERARY ON 1ST NOVEMBER, 1955.
|
Estate or holding |
Record No. S. |
Approx. area (acres) |
Townland(s) |
Nearest town or village |
|
Hanly |
8429 |
327 |
Lanespark |
Thurles |
|
Coffey |
9927 |
73 |
Lisronagh |
Fethard |
|
Cahill |
797/29 |
64 |
Ballybay E. |
Cahir |
|
Cummins |
9933 |
157 |
Ballyneill |
Carrick-on-Suir |
|
Maher |
20122 |
456 |
Ballymore and others |
Goold's Cross |
|
Hearne & Roche |
4253 |
720 |
Inchirourke |
Urlingford |
|
Purcell |
20120 |
173 |
Killusty N. & S. |
Fethard |
|
Watson |
773/29 |
108 |
Derryluskan |
Fethard |
|
Toppin |
724/29 |
164 |
Tullamain |
Fethard |
|
Shanbally Est. Co. |
20763 |
936 |
Crannagh and others |
Cahir |
|
Coffey |
883/29 |
55 |
Jossestown |
Fethard |
In addition, there are various remnants of estates and small units on hands.
asked the Minister for Lands if he will state, in respect of South Tipperary, (a) the acreage which has been acquired for forestry purposes, (b) the location of such lands, and (c) if he is in a position to take over more coarse land for this purpose.
The total area of land acquired to date at South Tipperary forests is 23,450 acres. This area is divided over ten forests: Anner, Bansha, Cahir, Carrick-on-Suir, Clogheen, Dundrum, Glengarra, Glen of Aherlow, Slievenamon and Urlingford.
In regard to the final part of the Deputy's question, I am most anxious to hear of offers of suitable land for forestry purposes in South Tipperary as elsewhere. Acquisition work in the county is, of course, in progress but any information which the Deputy may have of the existence of suitable offers will be most welcome.