asked the Minister for Agriculture if he is aware that the Pat Joyce (M1) Estate, Shanakeela, Recess, County Galway, will be sold by public auction on 16 April 1982; and if he will direct the Land Commission to acquire these lands for division among local congests.

Having regard to the small area of these lands and their quality and general unsuitability for purposes of structural reform, the Land Commission are satisfied that steps should not be taken towards their acquisition.