asked the Minister for Agriculture if county committees of agriculture have power under existing legislation to acquire land for use as pilot farms; and, if so, if he will state the appropriate powers available to them in that connection.
Written Answers. - Land for Use as Pilot Farms.
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Under Section 4 of the Agricultural (Amendment) Act, 1958, a Committee of Agriculture may, with the consent of and subject to any conditions imposed by the Minister for Agriculture, acquire land whether by way of purchase or lease or otherwise.