§ Mr. O'KELLYasked the Chief Secretary whether the Estates Commissioners have purchased the estate of Lord Crofton, known as Ballybeg, parish of Ogulla, county Roscommon; and, if so, whether he could say if it was the intention of the Commissioners to immediately proceed with the division and allotment of the said lands amongst deserving applicants in the district?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe Estates Commissioners have not purchased this property, but proceedings are pending for its sale to them, and a scheme for the distribution of the untenanted land will be prepared as soon as practicable?