asked the Minister for Energy the proposals, if any, he has to take over the remaining portion of the commonage at Moulnahorna, Carriganima, Macroom, County Cork, as portion of this commonage has been in the possession of his Department for years.

It has not been possible to reach agreement with all the shareholders in the commonage lands at Moulnahorna, County Cork, with a view to acquiring the lands for afforestation.