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Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Sligo Estate.

Longford Demesne acquisition

Summary

Compulsory acquisition of approximately 114 acres began on 13 July 1976, and the price remains to be settled. Asked about representations from other Deputies, the Minister lacked the information and undertook to check the file.

asked the Minister for Lands the present position regarding the acquisition of the Longford Demesne at Dromard, County Sligo.

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick Mr. T.J. Fitzpatrick Fine Gael

(Cavan): Proceedings for the compulsory acquisition of 114 acres approximately of the property referred to have reached the stage where the question of price remains to be settled.

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Would the Minister indicate when proceedings commenced?

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick Mr. T.J. Fitzpatrick Fine Gael

(Cavan): Compulsory acquisition proceedings were instituted for these lands on 13th July, 1976.

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Did the Minister receive any representation from Deputies other than the Deputy who put down the question in respect of this land?

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Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Labour Party

That is a separate question.

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick Mr. T.J. Fitzpatrick Fine Gael

(Cavan): I have not got that information.

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Could the Minister make that information available?

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick Mr. T.J. Fitzpatrick Fine Gael

(Cavan): I will have a look at the file.

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