§ Mr. DELANYasked the Chief Secretary whether he is aware that the 11 months' grazier named Mole is endeavouring to create a tenancy with the object of purchasing the untenanted farms of Park and Lyrogue, on the Hopkins' estate, Errill, Ballybrophy, Queen's Country; whether the Estates Commissioners have been requested to purchase those farms for division amongst the small holders in the locality; and can he say what steps, if any, they have taken in the matter?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe Estates Commissioners have not yet arrived at any decision on their inspector's report in reference to this estate.
§ Mr. DELANYIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that this untenanted land is very much required by the people?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe Estates Commissioners are well aware of the facts.
§ Mr. KILBRIDEHas the landlord or the land agent of the Hopkin's estate returned Mole as a tenant in occupation?
§ Mr. BIRRELLI cannot answer that.