§ MR. BOLAND (Kerry, S.)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether he is aware that since the introduction of the Land Bill the eviction has taken place on the Warden Estate of Michael Sheehan, of Letterfinish, near Sneem; whether he is aware that Sheehan offered to pay £20 out of the £24 for which he was sued; that the holding was bought in by the landlord, although other parties were willing to pay Sheehan a fair sum for his interest; and whether representations will be made so as to secure the reinstatement of this tenant.
§ THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL FOR IRELAND (Mr. ATKINSON,) Londonderry, N.Sheehan was evicted on the 26th March. The amount of the decree against him was £30 6s. 0d. He did not offer to pay £20, but the landlord offered to take that sum on account and to stay all proceedings. Sheehan rejected this offer. The holding was bought in by the landlord. I am unable to say whether other persons were willing to give the evicted tenant a fair sum for his interest. The Government cannot make representations in the direction suggested at the end of the Question.
§ MR. FLAVIN (Kerry, N.)Out of 368 tenants on this estate only ninety-nine are eligible for benefits under the new Land Act. In view of the condition of affairs
† See (4) Debates, cxviii, 1569.306 will the right hon. Gentleman consider th advisability of not sending the constabulary to evict any more tenants on this estate?
§ MR. SPEAKEROrder, order!