asked the Minister for Lands the number of men employed in each forest in County Mayo, including Cong forest, at the latest date for which figures are available, and the area proposed to be planted at each in the present planting season.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Afforestation in Mayo.
33.
With the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, I propose to give the information sought by the Deputy in the form of a tabular statement which will be circulated with the official report.
Following is the statement:—
COUNTY MAYO.
|
Forest |
Number of Men employed in week ended 4th November, 1960 |
Planting Pro gramme 1960-61 |
|
(acres) |
||
|
Ballycastle |
28 |
426 |
|
Cong Forest |
29 |
20 |
|
Cong Sawmill |
21 |
— |
|
Croagh Patrick |
13 |
30 |
|
Doolough |
13 |
Nil |
|
Foxford |
32 |
41 |
|
Glenamoy |
4 |
17 |
|
Glenisland |
38 |
236 |
|
Lough Carra |
9 |
31 |
|
Nephin Beg |
31 |
410 |
|
Nephin More |
20 |
93 |
|
Tourmakeady |
15 |
208 |
|
Totals |
253 |
1,512 |
34.
asked the Minister for Lands the number of forest nurseries in County Mayo and the number of men engaged on them.
There are two State forest nurseries in Co. Mayo. At a recent date 17 men were employed at these nurseries.
Would the Minister say where they are situated?
In Foxford and Glenisland.