HC Deb 09 March 1905 vol 142 cc926-7
MR. J. P. FARRELL

I beg to ask Mr. Attorney-General for Ireland whether his attention has been called to the case † See page 27. of James Jordan, of Derrycassan, Granard, who was evicted by Colonel Dopping in 1886, although offering to pay the full amount of rent which he was decreed for; whether he is aware that subsequently Jordan obtained a decree for £47 10s. for illegal eviction against the agent; and whether, having regard to the fact that this man's holding now forms part of the demesne of Derrycassan, and is therefore in occupation of the landlord, he will take steps to bring his case under the notice of the Estates Commissioners with a view to his reinstatement when the property is being sold.

MR. ATKINSON

I am informed that Catherine Jordan deceased, and her son James Jordan, were evicted in January, 1887. Payment of the amount of the decree was offered, but not within the period allowed by the County Court Judge. No decree for illegal eviction against the agent was obtained. The evicted holding appears to be in the possession of a new tenant. The application of James Jordan for reinstatement will be considered by the Commissioners should the estate come before them.

MR. J. P. FARRELL

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that in this case the evicted tenant actually paid the money to the sheriff? Whether it was paid to the agent I know not.

MR. ATKINSON

I am not aware that it is so.