Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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Question 392: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his policy with regard to the provision of allotments in built up areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8318/09]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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The Acquisition of Land (Allotments) Act 1926 enables local authorities to let allotments in urban areas to an individual for the specific purpose of cultivating vegetables mainly for consumption by that individual "or his family", if that local authority is satisfied that a demand exists. The Act comes entirely within the remit of the Minister for the Environment and Local Government and I have no function in relation to it. However, I and my colleague Minister Sargent, who has had discussion with other Departments, do welcome initiatives by local authorities in this area.