§ Mr. PATRICK WHITEasked whether the Estates Commissioners, before declaring the lands of Francis C. Osborne, situate at Fourknox, county Meath, an estate, will make inquiries why an agreement signed by the largest tenant on the estate was not lodged?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe purchase agreements in connection with this estate were not lodged until March, 1908. The estate will be dealt with in order of priority, and when the property is being inspected due inquiry will be made as regards any holdings in respect of which no purchase agreements have been lodged.