asked the Minister for Agriculture when the Land Commission will take possession of and divide the Patrick Tubridy estate, Kilcasheen, Moveen, County Clare.

The property referred to has already vested in the Land Commission but efforts to obtain possession of the lands have not been successful. I understand that steps are now being taken to obtain a court order for possession under section 19, Land Act, 1927. At this stage, therefore, it is not possible to state when the lands will be divided.

In view of the number of farmers concerned I would urge the Parliamentary Secretary to do everything possible to expedite this division. The farmers have been waiting for a long time.

I assure the Deputy that that is the intention. The land was acquired in 1970 and the Land Commission feel it is time to finalise the matter.

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