§ MR. DUFFY (Galway, S.)To ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland how far the negotiations have proceeded in connection with the purchase by the Estates Commissioners of Mrs. Lewis's estate, Balinagar, Loughrea, and when the evicted tenants on the estate may expect anything to be done for them.
(Answered by Mr. Bryce.) The Estates Commissioners inform me that they have received their inspector's report upon the estate in question, and it is at present under their consideration. The estimated price of the estate will be communicated to the vendor, and if this should be accepted the question of the reinstatement of evicted tenants will be considered in connection with the re-sale of the lands.