Dáil Éireann - Volume 40 - 25 November, 1931

Ceisteanna.—Questions. Oral Answers. - Area and Valuation of Demesne Lands.

Mr. G. Boland (for Mr. Smith) asked the Minister for Lands and Fisheries if he can state the area and valuation of the demesne lands of the following: Viscount Lascelles, Viscount Powerscourt, and Lord Rathdonnell.

Mr. Roddy: Viscount Lascelles, now the Earl of Harewood, appears to be the owner of Portumne Demesne in Co. Galway containing some 1,425 acres—Poor Law Valuation £798, including buildings.

Viscount Powerscourt appears to be the owner of Demesne lands in Co. Wicklow comprising some 1,845 acres— Poor Law Valuation £1,346.

Lord Rathdonnell appears to be the owner of Demesne lands in Co. Carlow comprising some 1,291 acres—Poor Law Valuation £1,052.