asked the Minister for Lands if it is the policy of the Land Commission in regard to the migration to Castlemaggarrett Estate, County Mayo to give first preference to those in the Ballindine and other areas near Castlemaggarrett who do not qualify for additions; and if he can state roughly how many holdings will be available for migration purposes in the estate.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Migration to Castlemaggarrett (Mayo) Estate.
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The detailed inquiries on the ground, which are essential to the formulation of a comprehensive resale scheme for the substantial acreage, viz. some 1,100 acres, on hands on this estate, are continuing. Pending completion of these inquiries, however, it is not possible to indicate what form the resale proposals will take. The circumstances of landowners in the areas mentioned by the Deputy will be fully considered by the Land Commissioners before a scheme of division is settled.