§ Mr. DUFFYasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland, whether he can state which of the two public Departments, the Estates Commissioners or Congested Districts Board, is about inspecting and settling the Lahiff estate, Gort; is he aware that a large part of the town of Gort is included in the estate; and will he see that, in any steps taken to take over this property, the town tenants shall be included in the sale?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe Gal way portion of this estate is the subject of proceedings for sale in the Land Judge's Court, and the offer of the Estates Commissioners is before the Judge. The town of Gort is not included in the sale.
§ Mr. DUFFYIs there any reason that the town portion of the property should not be included in the sale as well as in Athenry and other towns?
§ Mr. BIRRELLI do not know how that is; I will inquire.