§ Mr. O'SHEEasked the Vice-President of the Department of Agriculture (Ireland) whether the Development Commissioners have been recommended by the Department to acquire certain lands suitable for forestry in county Waterford; whether negotiations for the acquisition of the same are proceeding; and, if not, whether the Department will consider the advisability of taking some steps towards afforestation in county Waterford?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe Development Commissioners have approved of the Department's purchasing an area of about 1,000 acres in county Waterford for afforestation, provided the lands can be obtained on suitable terms. The Department have opened negotiations with the vendors.