asked the Minister for Lands if the Land Commission will acquire for division amongst the local smallholders and deserving applicants the lands of the Carrigan estate, Aughamacart, Rathdowney, County Laois, in view of the fact that this property is on the market and that there is general need to supplement smallholdings in the area and for rearrangement purpose; and if the matter will be dealt with as one of urgency in view of the existing congestion and as this holding is suitable to meet local requirements.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Laois Estate.
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Proceedings were instituted recently for compulsory acquisition of this 217 acre property but it is not possible at this stage to indicate what the outcome may be.