Dáil Éireann - Volume 86 - 12 May, 1942

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Exchange of Maynooth Lands.

Mr. Norton Mr. Norton

1929

[1929] Mr. Norton asked the Minister for Lands if he will state what is the cause of the delay in effecting the transfer to the Land Commission of the college lands at Newtown, Maynooth, County Kildare, in exchange for the Chamberlain lands at Crew Hill, Maynooth, which were given to the college authorities.

Minister for Lands (Mr. Derrig) Thomas Derrig

Minister for Lands (Mr. Derrig): The Land Commission are acquiring the lands of Newtown, Greenfield, and college-land from the trustees of Maynooth College, but as proof of title was not completed in time to take possession of the lands this spring, acquisition has been deferred until the autumn. Meanwhile, a letting has been made to the college authorities of the holding on the Chamberlain estate which they are getting in exchange.

Mr. Norton Mr. Norton

Mr. Norton: Would the Minister say whether the Newtown land will be taken in the autumn and divided?

Mr. Derrig Mr. Derrig

Mr. Derrig: The intention is to take possession about the 1st November next.

Mr. Norton Mr. Norton

Mr. Norton: And divide the lands then?

Mr. Derrig Mr. Derrig

Mr. Derrig: Yes.

Dáil Éireann 86 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. Exchange of Maynooth Lands.

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