§ MR. DELANY (Queen's County, Ossory)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether he is aware that the extensive bog comprising 1,489 acres, owned by Mrs. Adair, and situate near Mountmellick, Queen's County, is offered for sale by private tender; and, in view of the fact that this bog is the sole source upon which the inhabitants of Mountmellick, Rosenallis, and surrounding districts have to rely for fuel, and as the owner has already sold the other portion of the estate to the tenants, under the Land Purchase Acts some ten years ago, he will state whether the Estates Commissioners are prepared to take steps to purchase this bog and use it for t he accommodation of the localities named.
§ MR. WYNDHAMThere are no proceedings pending before the Commissioners with respect to this bog. I see no necessity for suggesting to them any special course in regard to it. I think they are quite competent to deal with these matters?
§ MR. DELANYBut will not the right, hon. Gentleman communicate with them?
§ MR. WYNDHAMIf the hon. Member thinks I ought to draw their attention to the fact that this bargain is a favourable one I will do so.