§ MR. DOLAN (Leitrim, N.)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord- 50 Lieutenant of Ireland whether he is aware that the delay of the negotiations regarding the Crofton estate, Ballinagleragh, county Leitrim, is a serious inconvenience to the tenants; whether he is aware that the neglect to restore an evicted farm on the estate to its owners is strongly resented in the district; and will he take steps to bring about an immediate settlement.
§ MR. BIRRELLThe Estates Commissioners have suggested terms of settlement which they understand the owner is prepared to accept. The Commissioners have therefore directed their inspector to attend on an early date for the purpose of ascertaining whether the tenants will purchase on these terms, and if so, of obtaining their signature to the necessary documents. The Commissioners are aware that the question of an evicted farm in the district is causing ill feeling. They have endeavoured to settle the matter, but so far without success.