asked the Minister for Lands if there are any proposals to acquire the McBride estate at Cremague and Racane, Swans' Cross, Monaghan.

There are no proposals for the acquisition of this 82 acre property.

While the Land Commission did carry out a detailed inspection of the property recently they have as yet come to no firm conclusion in regard to it.

The case is being kept under review.

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asked the Minister for Lands when it is proposed to divide the Connolly estate at Latinalbany, Carrickmacross, County Monaghan.

It is hoped that the lands on this estate, comprising 13 acres, will be allotted this spring.