Dáil Éireann - Volume 71 - 27 April, 1938

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Provision of a Residence.

Seosamh O Cinnéide Seosamh O Cinnéide

Seosamh O Cinnéide asked the Minister for Lands if he will state what steps are being taken to provide John Smith, of Ballymanus, Castlepollard, County Westmeath, with a residence.

Mr. Boland Mr. Boland

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Mr. Boland: The question of providing building assistance for Mr. John [16] Smith is under consideration by the Land Commission, who have directed that a special report be made on his circumstances.

Mr. Bennett Mr. Bennett

Mr. Bennett: Is the Minister aware that this particular holding was recently purchased by a neighbouring farmer who himself has five sons? Is the Minister prepared to advocate the acquisition of the holding by the Land Commission, under these circumstances?

Mr. Boland Mr. Boland

Mr. Boland: I do not interfere in the acquisition of holdings at all. It is the Land Commission that deals with that matter, and I can assure the Deputy that before acquiring a holding they take all the circumstances into consideration.

Mr. Bennett Mr. Bennett

Mr. Bennett: Perhaps the Minister would be good enough to intercede on behalf of this farmer?

Mr. Boland Mr. Boland

Mr. Boland: I will convey the Deputy's views to the Land Commission. That is all I can do.

Dáil Éireann 71 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. Provision of a Residence.

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