§ MR. DUFFYTo ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland if Mr. M'Donagh, of Galway, offered his property at Moneytigue, Athenry, for sale to the Estates Commissioners: and will he explain how the matter stands.
324 (Answered by Mr. Birrell.) A preliminary inspection of this estate has been made by the Estates Commissioners and a preliminary estimate of price has been furnished to the owner, but formal proceedings for purchase have not yet been instituted.