§ MR. GINNELLI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland have the present owners of the Magan Estate, in Westmeath, consented to sell their untenanted lands to the Estates Commissioners for distribution; if so, what causes the delay in acquiring those lands; and whether there is a prospect of early distribution seeing that those lands are now advertised to be let for eleven months more.
MR. BEYCEThe Estates Commissioners inform me that they have agreed to a preliminary inspection of the lands of Ardillon and Catherinestown, which are understood to be the property referred to in the Question. The case was referred to an inspector on 16th October, ' and as soon as the report of his inspection has been received and considered by the Commissioners, the owners will be in- formed of the estimated price in order that, if they accept, the necessary documents may be prepared and lodged.