Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Land Leases.
- Land leasing terms and legislation 15 speeches
The Minister said two model leases are available, with terms agreed by the parties, and promised land-leasing legislation in March 1984 to remove obstacles to long-term leasing. The Chair ruled that questions about the Bill’s future provisions, including lease duration and the 11-month system, were out of order; the Minister said safeguards would be set out in the Bill.
Michael P. Kitt, Austin Deasy, Michael J. Noonan, Thomas J. Fitzpatrick, Ned O'Keeffe
- Land Commission funding and land access 8 speeches
Mr. Byrne raised the Land Commission’s lack of funds to buy land and the limited opportunities for small farmers as larger farmers acquire more land. The Chair ruled that these matters were outside the land-leasing question and moved on.
Hugh Byrne, Thomas J. Fitzpatrick
asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will state in regard to land leasing whether a standard type lease will be made available which will contain basic safeguards for lessor and lessee.
Comment on this
Two model leases are available. One was drawn up jointly by the Irish Farmers Association and Allied Irish Banks working in co-operation with the Incorporated Law Society of Ireland and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. The other model was drawn up by the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society. The precise provisions to be included in any individual lease will, of course, be a matter for the parties concerned in each case.
Comment on this
I promised that it would be introduced in March 1984 and I am adhering to that promise.
Comment on this
When the legislation is introduced will there be a specific length of time mentioned in the leases?
Comment on this
There is a tendency to question what will be in a Bill when it is presented to the Dáil and anticipate a Second Reading debate. That is not in order.
Comment on this
Is it the intention to legislate against the 11-month system? If so, is the Minister aware of the consequences this would have for many tillage farmers?
Comment on this
The Minister said he would introduce a measure this month. Although the Deputy probably does not realise it, what he is doing is having a debate on a Bill which has not been introduced.
Comment on this
(Limerick West): What safeguards are there for lessees? This is contained in the question.
Comment on this
All that information will be in the Bill. Basically the Bill is to eliminate many of the inhibitions which prevent long-term leasing.
Comment on this
Is the Minister aware that the Land Commission do not have sufficient money to purchase land?
Comment on this
In some counties big farmers are getting bigger and small farmers have very little opportunity to buy land. What does the Minister intend to do about that?
Comment on this
That does not arise on this question. I ask Deputies to be reasonable and realistic.