§ Mr. JOHN O'CONNORasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether it is the intention of the Estates Commissioners to make, or have they made, an offer for the purchase of 89 holdings, with bog, on the Aylmer estate, in the county of Kildare; if so, is it intended to take over any un-tenanted land in connection therewith; and have they made any offer for two un-tenanted farms situated at Russelstown and Grangeluggan, respectively, in order to relieve the congestion in the district?
§ The ATTORNEY-GENERAL for IRELAND (Mr. Cherry)Proceedings are pending for the sale to the Estates Commissioners of the holding referred to, together with a large area of bog. The Commissioners will make inquiries as to the other lands referred to. No formal offer has yet been made.