§ Mr. NICHOLAS MURPHYasked the Chief Secretary whether the Estates Commissioners propose acquiring 300 acres (I.P.M.) of untenanted land on the estate of the Rev. W. De Montmorency, J.P., situate at Dongonbeg, county Kilkenny; whether he is aware that there are several evicted tenants, deserving labourers, and uneconomic land-holders in the district; and, in view of this fact, would he take steps to accelerate the division of the lands referred to?
§ Mr. BIRRELLProceedings have been instituted before the Estates Commissioners for the sale of this estate, and it will be dealt with in its proper order of priority.