HC Deb 08 March 1905 vol 142 c722
MR. J. P. FARRELL

I beg to ask Mr. Attorney-General for Ireland, as representing the Irish Office, whether any action has been taken by the Estates Commissioners for the restoration to his holding of Terence Reilly, of Springtown Granard, who is in a condition of destitution, and for whom there are vacant lands adjoining if the Commissioners will purchase them.

THE ATTORNEY- GENERAL FOR IRELAND (Mr. ATKINSON, Londonderry, N.)

The former holding of this evicted tenant is in the occupation of a new tenant. Reilly was informed that the Commissioners could not interfere with the new tenant, but that when un-tenanted lands are acquired in the neighbourhood his case will be considered. No such lands have yet been acquired.

MR. KILBRIDE (Kildare, S.)

Have the Estates Commissioners approached the new tenant to see if he is willing to surrender the holding for reasonable compensation?

MR. ATKINSON

asked for notice.

MR. J. P. FARRELL

If I find out will the right hon. Gentleman request the Estates Commissioners to take the case into consideration?

MR. ATKINSON

I am sure any information given by the hon. Gentleman will be carefully considered.