asked the Minister for Agriculture if he is aware that the Gormley estate at Doobeg, Bunninadden, County Sligo, is being bought by a landless businessman who lives about five miles away and that there are smallholders in the vicinity of the estate; and the action he intends to take in the matter.

I understand the Land Commission have recently instituted proceedings for the compulsory acquisition of the property referred to and the statutory notices have been served on the interested parties.