§ MR. DELANYTo ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of
† See (4) Debates, clxxi., 443.1322 Ireland whether he can state what causes the delay in the sale of the Caldbeck estate, Ballacolla, Queen's County; and, in view of the fact that the agreements were signed so far back as December, 1904, and that four inspectors have since visited the property, will he see that steps are taken to expedite the sale.
§ (Answered by Mr. Birrell.) The Estates Commissioners are now in a position to make a formal proposal for the purchase of the estate referred to, and they hope to transmit their offer to the owner in the course of a few days.