asked the Taoiseach the average size of farm holdings in the country.

(Dún Laoghaire): The available information is that derived from the farm structures sample survey taken in June 1980. The average size of farm holdings with at least one hectare of crops and pasture, including rough grazing, being farmed was 55.8 statute acres. A farm holding was defined as the area actually farmed and comprised area owned less area let to others plus area taken.