§ MR. THOMAS O'DONNELLI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether the Estates Commissioners have given any, and, if so, what financial assistance to the evicted tenants reinstated in the county of Kerry; whether he is aware that the Estates Commissioners have taken no steps to reinstate any evicted tenant in the county; and whether they will now initiate proceedings with the various 1277 landlords for the reinstatement of those men.
§ MR. WALTER LONGThe Commissioners are prepared to consider proposals to reinstate evicted tenants on estates which may come before them for sale; and if they should acquire untenanted laud in the county the claims of evicted tenants will be considered. No financial assistance was given by the Commissioners to the nineteen evicted tenants who have been reinstated by landlords.
§ MR. THOMAS O'DONNELLWhat is going to happen to those tenants whose landlords will not sell? How long are they going to remain without being reinstated?
§ MR. WALTER LONGThe hon. Member knows that where there is untenanted land steps are taken to reinstate them.
§ MR. FLAVIN (Kerry, N.)Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that considerable sales of land are taking place in North Kerry—of untenanted lands in the occupation of the landlords? Will he take steps to enter into negotiations in these cases?
§ MR. WALTER LONGIf the hon. Member will furnish me with particulars I will inquire.