asked the Minister for Lands if he will state the date on which lands in the electoral division of Crownarad, County Donegal, were acquired by the Forestry Division of his Department, and when payment was made to the persons from whom such lands were acquired.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Forestry in Donegal—Lands Acquired.
The details are as follows:—
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Vendor |
Area |
Possession Taken |
Payment Made |
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a. |
r. |
p. |
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1. Irish Land Commission (Estates of Gorringe & Musgrave). |
778 |
1 |
31 |
31st March, 1953. |
15th April, 1953. |
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2. Irish Land Commission (Holding of Patrick Kennedy, deceased). |
336 |
2 |
39 |
29th Sept., 1953 |
4th July, 1953. |
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3. Joseph Keaney, Cranchoe, Kilcar P.O. |
88 |
1 |
6 |
2nd Nov., 1954 |
12th Oct., 1954. |
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plus undiv. ½ of |
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70 |
0 |
25 |
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4. Patrick Herrion, Drumafinagle, Kilcar. |
65 |
0 |
20 |
3rd Jan., 1955 |
22nd Nov., 1954. |
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plus ½ of |
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|
97 |
2 |
2 |
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5. Con McGill, Cranchoe, Kilcar |
81 |
0 |
0 |
7th June, 1955 |
16th March, 1955 |
All areas listed are in the townland of Fintragh, E.D. Crownarad.
Is the Minister aware there are some outstanding payments in respect of land acquired?
No. All the lands of which possession has been taken have been paid for, but perhaps the Deputy is thinking of certain other negoiations that are in progress and which have not yet been completed.
I would like to know from the Minister if he is aware that some of the tenants have not received any payment yet?
For this?
Yes. I have a letter in my possession from his Department, which I received to-day, in relation to that matter.
Is it in connection with some of the estates I mentioned?
Yes.
I shall look into that. I should be surprised if it were true.