§ Mr. DORISasked whether Sir Roger Palmer has refused to sell his county Mayo estate to the tenants upon reasonable terms; and whether, having regard to the number of uneconomic holdings on this estate, the Congested Districts Board will take prompt steps to have it acquired compulsorily, in accordance with the request of the tenants?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe Congested Districts Board understand that the owner is willing to negotiate for the sale of this estate and they hope to re-open negotiations at an early date.