Dáil Éireann - Volume 28 - 27 February, 1929

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - County Galway Lands.

Tomás Mac Giolla Phóil Tomás Mac Giolla Phóil

Tomás Mac Giolla Phóil asked the Minister for Lands and Fisheries whether any steps have been taken by the Irish Land Commission to acquire the lands of Cordarragh, Headford, known as the estate of Miss Annie Lydon, and, if so. whether he will state what stage the negotiations have reached.

Mr. Roddy Mr. Roddy

Mr. Roddy: The lands referred to appear to be 52 acres of the lands of Cordarragh (Poor Law valuation £18 12s. 0d.), occupied by Mrs. Maria Ward. The Land Commission do not propose to take any action at present regarding the acquisition of these lands.

Tomás Mac Giolla Phóil Tomás Mac Giolla Phóil

Tomás Mac Giolla Phóil asked the Minister for Lands and Fisheries whether the Irish Land Commission have acquired the lands of Ardfintan —estate of Mrs. Mary McDonagh, Co. Galway—and whether he will state when it is proposed to divide up these lands for distribution amongst the uneconomic holders and landless men.

Mr. Roddy Mr. Roddy

Mr. Roddy: The Land Commission have not yet acquired these lands, but they hope to be in a position to take possession of them at an early date.

Dáil Éireann 28 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. County Galway Lands.

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