asked the Minister for Lands the total acreage of land allocated in County Kerry during the period 1st April, 1972, to 31st March, 1973; and the corresponding figure for the previous 12 months.

(Cavan): The total acreage of land allotted by the Land Commission in County Kerry in the year ended 31st March, 1972, was 1,012 acres.

Final allotment figures for the year ended 31st March, 1973, are not yet available but it is expected that the acreage for County Kerry will be in the region of 2,380 acres.

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asked the Minister for Lands the total acreage of land held by the Land Commission in County Kerry on 31st March, 1972, and on 31st March, 1973.

(Cavan): The total acreage of land held by the Land Commission in County Kerry at 31st March, 1972, was 4,983 acres.

The corresponding figure at 31st March, 1973, was 5,360 acres.