§ MR. FLYNN (Cork, N.)To ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland in reference to the estate of F. Naughten, near Boherbee, Millstreet Union, County Cork, Record No. 3,473, whether the Estates Commissioners can explain the delay in the completion of the purchase of this property; are the Commissioners aware that the necessary papers were lodged in January, 1906; why has not the estate been yet inspected; and whether in view of the inconvenience to the trustees and the tenants, the Commissioners will take steps to expedite the transaction.
(Answered by Mr. Birrell.) It is the fact that the papers in the case of this estate were lodged with the Estates Commissioners in January, 1906. The Commissioners deal with sales in the order in which agreements are lodged, and the estate in question has not yet reached its turn to be dealt with. The case cannot, in fairness to other purchasers, be taken up out of turn.