§ MR. DUFFYI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether he is aware that 200 acres of the Monnerbawn Farm, Good-body Estate, Athenry, has been sold to Mrs. Lopdell, and at what price; and whether he will state if, before selling it to an extensive landowner, steps were taken by the Estates Commissioners to find out how many people in the locality were willing to take holdings on this large farm.
* MR. BRYCEThe Estates Commissioners inform me that it has been arranged to sell a portion of this estate, comprising 311 acres of mountain land, to Mrs. Lopdell for £500. This land was not suitable for the enlargement of small holdings, but only for sporting purposes or for the planting of trees.
* MR. BRYCEYes, if necessary; but it seems to me the Land Commissioners have already inquired into the matter.
§ MR. DUFFYThe feeling in the locality is quite opposed to the opinion 1258 expressed in the right hon. Gentleman's Answer.
§ MR. FLAVIN (Kerry, N.)Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that in all parts of Ireland where there are untenanted lands, the poor people are glad to get land to re-claim?
* MR. BRYCEI am informed this land is rough mountain land which cannot be brought under cultivation. That is all I know.