§ MR. MURPHY (Kerry, E.)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland what is the cause of the delay on the part of the Estates Commissioners in giving assistance to MR. D. O'Shea and MR. Cornelius O'Sullivan, two tenants who have been reinstated on the Kenmare Estate, county Kerry.
§ MR. BIRRELLThe Estates Commissioners are negotiating for the purchase of the holding formerly occupied by Daniel O'Shea, but an agreement as to the price has not yet been arrived at. A grant cannot be given to him until terms of purchase have been arranged. The Commissioners have received their inspector's report on Cornelius O'Sullivan's application for a grant, but have not yet come to a decision in the matter.
§ MR. MURPHYWill the right hon. Gentleman urge the Commissioners to do something in this case before the summer passes?
§ MR. BIRRELLI do not think, the Commissioners require to be reminded of their duty. I will remind them, however.