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Land Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (21 Apr 2005)

Finian McGrath: The debate on the Land Bill is an important one. Land is an intrinsic part of our history and culture. Before I go into the detail of the legislation I wish to remember the great Michael Davitt and the Land League, a movement which focused on rights for tenants and respect for people and their communities. Davitt's views are still relevant and we can learn lessons from him. He made a...

Land Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (21 Apr 2005)

Mary Upton: I welcome the Land Bill 2004 and its provisions to modernise the legislation on land that was held under the auspices of the former Land Commission. The Land Commission was originally established in 1881 to fix rents. It later became the Tenant Purchase Agency and bought land for tenants. Because many of the tenants were unable to buy the land, the principle of a land annuity was introduced....

Land Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (21 Apr 2005)

Trevor Sargent: ...feirmeoireacht. Tá feirmeoirí ann fós, cé nach leor 20 acra a thuilleadh chun slí bheatha a bhaint amach. Is mar sin a bhíonn rudaí, agus tá sé stairiúil ag an am céanna. While the Land Bill deals with ownership we must take into account that straightforward ownership is no longer sufficient in terms of this legislation. We should also take into account that the virtual...

Land Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (21 Apr 2005)

Paul Connaughton Snr: I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak on a land Bill. When I look across at the Minister of State, Deputy Brendan Smith, I am reminded that it is over 20 years since I sat where he is sitting now. That was the beginning of the end for the Land Commission as we knew it. Some of us had great plans in terms of land acquisition but, unfortunately, for a variety of reasons that make no...

Land Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (21 Apr 2005)

Mary Upton: ...I assure him that the people of Dublin South-Central would not have any such qualms or reservations about heading down to the country. They would be very familiar and comfortable with it. The Irish Land Commission (Dissolution) Act of 1992 abolished the Land Commission and transferred its property and powers to the Minister for Agriculture and Food. One section refers to moneys owed by the...

Land Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (21 Apr 2005)