asked the Minister for Lands whether the Land Commission have taken possession of the lands ofKnocknacree, Cloughjordan, County Tipperary, for afforestation purposes; and, if so, when it is proposed to start planting operations.

The Forestry Division has taken possession of 168½ acres of the Dunally estate at Knocknacree. Final plans have not yet been made as to when this area will be planted.