§ MR. THOMAS F. SMYTH (Leitrim, N.)To ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland if the Estates Commissioners have received an application for reinstatement from John M'Kiernan, Drumshambo North, Aughavas, for the farm of land at Drumkillvy, Mohill, County Leitrim, on the estate of Mr. George White, from which his father was evicted some years ago; and, if so, what action is to be taken thereon.
(Answered by Mr. Birrell.) The application in this case was only received on 25th February. The Estates Commissioners will deal with it in due course, regard being had to the priority of the numerous applications previously received.