asked the Minister for Lands the total number of acres in south-west Cork which it is proposed to plant during the present planting season.

It is proposed to plant 820 acres in south-west Cork during the present planting season.

Would the Minister indicate if the men who were laid off in the last 18 months will be re-employed this year? The number is not very great.

I know the position and I would be glad if they could be re-employed.

I would be very glad if the Minister would endeavour to do something for them.

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asked the Minister for Lands the total acreage of land available for planting purposes in south-west Cork.

The total acreage of land available for planting in south-west Cork is 3,600 acres.