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Dáil Éireann - Volume 214 - 11 March, 1965 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - County Wexford Estate. Sir Anthony Esmonde Sir Anthony Esmonde 12. Sir Anthony Esmonde asked the Minister for Lands if his Department have yet paid for the Matthew Cullen Estate, County Wexford, which they have already divided; and, if not, when it will be paid for. Minister for Lands (Mr. Moran) Minister for Lands (Mr. Moran) Minister for Lands (Mr. Moran): In accordance with normal practice, allocation of the purchase money in this case must await clearance of owners' title. Documentary evidence of title was lodged in the Land Commission on 21st December last and the matter is pending for examination by an Examiner, as soon as possible. Sir Anthony Esmonde Sir Anthony Esmonde 1781 Sir Anthony Esmonde: Could the Minister indicate, in the event of title [1781] not being right in this case, what he proposes to do? He is no doubt aware of the fact that the farm has long since been divided. Mr. Moran Mr. Moran Mr. Moran: Of course, I am aware of the fact that the lands have been long since divided. That is a regular occurrence; land is often divided before title is proved. Sir Anthony Esmonde Sir Anthony Esmonde Sir Anthony Esmonde: In the event of the title not being correct, what does the Minister propose to do then? Mr. Moran Mr. Moran Mr. Moran: When we meet that fence, we will cross it. Sir Anthony Esmonde Sir Anthony Esmonde Sir Anthony Esmonde: It is only fair, I think, that the Minister should answer the question. The people who owned the farm—— Mr. Moran Mr. Moran Mr. Moran: I do not propose to take up the time of the House answering hypothetical questions on matters that have not arisen and are not likely to arise in this case. Sir Anthony Esmonde Sir Anthony Esmonde Sir Anthony Esmonde: There is nothing hypothetical about it. These people have been without the farm for two years and they have not had a red cent yet. Mr. Moran Mr. Moran Mr. Moran: The Deputy has been informed that they have not had a red cent because the solicitor did not lodge the title for a period of over 12 months and he is or the owners are the architects of their own misfortune. Sir Anthony Esmonde Sir Anthony Esmonde Sir Anthony Esmonde: The title has been in for three months and nothing has been done about it. Mr. Moran Mr. Moran Mr. Moran: The documents were not lodged until December last. Dáil Éireann 214 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. County Wexford Estate. Questions 19650311
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