asked the Minister for Agriculture the reason for the delay in issuing Land Commission sanction for the purchase of a farm (details supplied) in County Kilkenny under the farm retirement scheme; and if he will arrange to have sanction issued as quickly as possible.
Written Answers. - County Kilkenny Farm Purchase.
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The Land Commission are endeavouring to purchase the lands referred to under the farmers' retirement scheme but have so far failed to reach agreement on price with the owner; the negotiations are continuing.