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Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - County Galway Lands.

Pat Joyce Estate lands in Shanakeela

Summary

Molloy asked the Minister to have the Land Commission acquire the estate for local congests; the Commission considers its small area and poor suitability make acquisition unwarranted.

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.

Comment on this

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.

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