§ MR. O'DOWD (Sligo, S.)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether he is aware that in July of last year, as the result of an arrangement come to in Judge Ross's Court, the estate of Mr. J. Griffith, situate near Ballintogher, county of Sligo, was inspected by an official of the Estates Commissioners, with the view of having the property purchased for the tenants; 588 and, if so, what steps, if any, have since been taken to bring about the completion of this bargain.
§ MR. BIRRELLThe estate in question is for sale in the Land Judge's Court. The Estates Commissioners have had it inspected and are at present considering their inspectors' reports with a view to making an offer for purchase.