Dáil Éireann - Volume 105 - 16 April, 1947

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - County Carlow Estate.

Mr. Cogan asked the Minister for Lands if he will state, in respect of the estate of the representatives of John Young, County Carlow, recently subdivided by the Land Commission: (i) the total area of the estate; (ii) the number of allottees provided with parcels of land; (iii) the price paid by the Land Commission when purchasing the lands; (iv) the cost of improvements and other expenses incurred by the Land Commission; and (v) the total [602] price charged by the Land Commission to the allottees.

Mr. Moylan: The replies to the various parts of the question are as follows: (i) 246 acres 1 rood 11 perches; (ii) 13 allottees; (iii) the total purchase price including sums for superior interests amounted to £3,553; (iv) improvements cost £2,365; title costs amounted to £116; (v) £3,308.