Dáil Éireann - Volume 40 - 21 October, 1931

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Kildare Bogs.

Mr. Harris Mr. Harris

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Mr. Harris asked the Minister for Lands and Fisheries if he will state what action the Land Commission intends to take on a resolution received from Kildare County Council, urging the absolute necessity of acquiring, draining and otherwise developing the bogs of the county in the interest of a large number of uneconomic holders, who are dependent [400] on the sale of turf for a livelihood and are now nearly destitute.

Mr. Roddy Mr. Roddy

Mr. Roddy: The powers of the Land Commission to expend money on improvements are confined to expenditure on the improvement of lands purchased by them under the Land Purchase Acts. As lands in Co. Kildare which contain bogs are acquired by the Land Commission any improvements necessary will be carried out.

Mr. Harris Mr. Harris

Mr. Harris: Will they be carried out immediately?

Mr. Roddy Mr. Roddy

Mr. Roddy: In due course.

Dáil Éireann 40 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. Kildare Bogs.

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