§ Mr. J. P. FARRELLasked the Chief Secretary whether, in order to relieve congestion, he will direct that the estate of John Edward Thompson, of Clonfin, county Longford, be taken out of its order of priority in order that the 500 acres of untenanted lands may be divided amongst the tenants and other deserving applicants, as was agreed on by the landlord at the time of sale?
§ Mr. BIRRELLIt is not proposed to deal with this estate out of the order of priority.
§ Mr. FARRELLIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that that means that it will not be dealt with for six years?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThat depends upon the rate of progress.