HC Deb 30 March 1905 vol 143 c1727
MR. J. P. FARRELL

I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether he can now state the position in regard to the purchase of the Cusack, county Longford, Estate by the Estates Commissioners; whether the negotiations have yet been concluded or not; and, if not, will he urge upon the Commissioners the necessity of closing this matter promptly.

MR. WALTER LONG

The Commissioners are now about to send an inspector to examine and report upon this estate.

MR. J. P. FARRELL

When will the inspector go there?

MR. WALTER LONG

Really, it is impossible for me to answer as to every detail of the work of the Commissioners. The hon. Member may be certain that they will not unduly delay any work they have to perform, but I must leave these things to their discretion.

MR. J. P. FARRELL

There has already been a delay of eighteen months.