Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Mayo Estate.

Wednesday, 11 July 1979

Dáil Eireann Debate
Vol. 315 No. 13

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Mr. O'Toole: Information on Patrick O'Toole  Zoom on Patrick O'Toole  asked the Minister for

[2026] Agriculture the proposals, if any, by the Land Commission to acquire an estate (details supplied) in County Mayo; if he is aware that this estate has recently been purchased by a private individual and the name of the present registered owner.

Mr. Hussey: Information on Thomas Hussey  Zoom on Thomas Hussey  The Land Commission have no proposals to acquire the estate referred to. The property was inspected in September 1978, following which it was decided not to institute proceedings for acquisition.

The lands were purchased in March 1978 by two brothers who, it is understood, have since been registered as owners.

Mr. O'Toole: Information on Patrick O'Toole  Zoom on Patrick O'Toole  Did the people in question complete negotiations with the Land Commission in respect of other land they had prior to the acquisition of this estate? Those people had difficulties with the Land Commission prior to the acquisition of the estate. They had difficulties in the case of at least one other estate.

Mr. Hussey: Information on Thomas Hussey  Zoom on Thomas Hussey  I have no record of any problems experienced in relation to the other estates. My reply deals specifically with the McNally estate about which I was questioned.

Mr. O'Toole: Information on Patrick O'Toole  Zoom on Patrick O'Toole  Are they now registered owners?

Mr. Hussey: Information on Thomas Hussey  Zoom on Thomas Hussey  Yes. I understand that the land was purchased in March 1978 by two brothers who, it is understood, have since been registered as owners.


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