Dáil Éireann - Volume 34 - 27 March, 1930

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Acquisition of Galway Estate.

Mr. Killilea Mr. Killilea

Mr. Killilea asked the Minister for Lands and Fisheries if it is the intention of the Land Commission to acquire the Deerpark Farm, on the Begley Estate, Co. Galway; and, if not, whether any promises have been made by any Land Commission official regarding the taking over of above for distribution amongst congested tenants.

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Lands and Fisheries (Mr. Roddy) Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Lands and Fisheries (Mr. Roddy)

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Lands and Fisheries (Mr. Roddy): The lands mentioned in the Deputy's question appear to be the tenanted holding comprising an area of 180a. 1r. 8p. of John J. Burke (formerly J. F. Begley), on the townlands of Bermingham Demesne and Deerpark on the estate of C. T. O'Rorke. This holding will be retained by the Land Commission under the provisions of Section 28, sub-section (6) (d), of the Land Act, 1923, with a view to resumption.

Dáil Éireann 34 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. Acquisition of Galway Estate.

Questions

19300327