§ Mr. J. P. FARRELLasked whether the offer of Mr. James W. Bond, D.L., to sell the lands of Monedarragh, county Long- 2284 ford, for distribution amongst the tenants adjoining who live on uneconomic holdings had yet been accepted by the Estates Commissioners; and, if not, when that consummation would be reached?
§ Mr. BIRRELLAs I have already informed the hon. Member, in reply to a question asked by him on 4th May last, the proceedings for the sale of tins estate were only instituted in November, 1907. The Estates Commissioners will deal with the estate in order of priority, but they cannot yet say definitely when its turn will come.
§ Mr. FARRELLThis has been going on for nearly two years. A lot of people are complaining of delay.
§ Mr. BIRRELLThere is no need to point that out to me; I am only too painfully aware of the fact.