Dáil Éireann - Volume 38 - 03 June, 1931

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Offaly Lands.

Mr. Davin Mr. Davin

2225

Mr. Davin asked the Minister for Lands and Fisheries whether the Commissioners received a memorial on behalf of the uneconomic holders and landless men residing in and around [2225] Shinrone, County Offaly, requesting them to acquire the lands of Mr. George Webb, Corlanty House, Shinrone; and what action, if any, the Commissioners have taken in this case.

Mr. Roddy Mr. Roddy

Mr. Roddy: The Land Commission have received the memorial regarding the lands of Mr. George Webb to which the Deputy refers. These lands comprise a holding on the townland of Ballaghboy purchased under the Land Purchase Acts and accordingly subject to one of the statutory exceptions in the Act of 1923, but inquiries will be made in due course.

Mr. Davin Mr. Davin

Mr. Davin: How long is it since the memorial was received on behalf of the local uneconomic holders and landless men?

Mr. Roddy Mr. Roddy

Mr. Roddy: That was on the 19th March last year.

Mr. Davin Mr. Davin

Mr. Davin: Am I to understand that no inquiries have been made during the intervening period?

Mr. Roddy Mr. Roddy

Mr. Roddy: No.

Dáil Éireann 38 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. Offaly Lands.

Questions

19310603