§ MR. W. J. CORBET (Wicklow, E.)asked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, If he could state what was the number of cases left unheard at the late sitting of the Land Commission in Wicklow; whether he is aware that instances exist in which originating notices were served on the passing of the Act to admit leaseholders to the benefits of the Land Act of 1881; and that, owing to the failure of the 1766 Commissioners to hear those cases promptly, the tenants are about to be evicted for non-payment of the old rents; and, whether he will communicate with the Commissioners, with a view to having the cases now pending in Wicklow heard forthwith?
THE SOLICITOR GENERAL FOR IRELAND (Mr. MADDEN)(who replied) said (Dublin University)The Land Commissioners report that out of a total number of 210 cases for the whole County of Wicklow, 42 were left unheard from the Union of Baltinglass; nine cases were adjourned for cause from other districts, making 51, the total number of cases undisposed of up to September 27, 1887. The 42 cases referred to in the Union of Baltinglass will be listed for hearing next month.