asked the Minister for Lands how many new holdings it it proposed to allot to migrants in the present year; and where these holdings are situated.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Migrants' Holdings.
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It is not possible at this stage to furnish the precise information requested. The Deputy will appreciate that such arrangements for migration as are in train are still tentative. Final decisions as regards migration are based on a number of factors, including the circumstances of the various applicants, the suitability of their lands for use in effecting rearrangement and the completion of new buildings.
Since 1st April last some 17 holdings have been allotted to migrants and it is expected that the number to be allotted for the remainder of the year will be about 74. These would be mainly in the midland and eastern counties.
Could the Minister say if there has been a change of policy in the Land Commission in regard to the acquisition of land?
No.
You still propose to continue acquiring land for division?
Yes, there has been no change.