§ Mr. GINNELLasked, in view of the character of the habitation occupied by Mrs. Riggs, evicted tenant, her refusal to accept any land but her old farm, and the fact that the farm is vacant on Colonel Smythe's hands, whether the Estates Commissioners, who admit the validity of Mrs. Rigg's claim, have this season asked Colonel Smythe to reinstate her; and, if so, with what result?
§ The CHIEF SECRETARY for IRELAND (Mr. Birrell)I have nothing to add to the replies already given to the several questions asked by the hon. Member regarding the case of Mrs. Riggs.
§ Mr. GINNELLWill the right hon. Gentleman not answer the question as to 1414 whether the Estates Commissioners have asked the landlord to reinstate Mrs. Riggs, and, if so, with what result?
§ Mr. BIRRELLIt is moat undesirable that these confidential communications from the Estates Commissioners in a matter of this kind should be made public.
§ Mr. GINNELLThe question of restoring an evicted tenant, the validity of whose claim is allowed by the Estates Commissioners, is not a private and confidential matter. Will the Chief Secretary answer the question, did the Estates Commissioners request the landlord to reinstate the tenant?
§ Mr. BIRRELLI have answered questions several times already on this question, which is one of a very delicate nature.
§ Mr. GINNELLWill the Chief Secretary this season ask the Estates Commissioners to request the landlord to restore this woman?
§ Mr. BIRRELLNo, Sir, I will not.