§ MR. DUFFYI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether negotiations are on foot by the Estate Commissioners for the purchase of the Caherown estate, near Athenry; and, if so, will steps be taken to ascertain the requirements of the people of Athenry for accommodation land before any final allocation is made.
MR. BRYCEThe Estates Commissioners inform me that they are not able to trace any proceedings in their office in respect of the Caherown Estate, near Athenry, and have no information in regard to any negotiations for the sale of the estate.