§ MR. MURPHYI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland if an application for reinstatement has been received from Francis Butler, of Coolbane, Killorglin, by the Estates Commissioners; and whether, having regard to the fact that negotiations for a sale of the estate on which his farm is situated are proceeding, the Commissioners have taken any steps to secure his reinstatement.
§ MR. WYNDHAMYes, Sir; an application has been received from this man and will be considered.
§ MR. MURPHYWill the right hon. Gentleman direct the attention of the Estates Commissioners to this case?
§ MR. WYNDHAMNo doubt their attention has been called to it.