§ Mr. FFRENCHasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland, whether he is aware that the Boxwell evicted tenants are anxious to commence farm operations on their farms before the spring is too advanced; and if he can state approximately at what time the Estates Commissioners propose to give them possession.
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe Estates Commissioners inform me that the appeal referred to in the answer to the hon. Member's question for 24th November last was dismissed on the 1st December last, and the Estates Commissioners are at present arranging for the disposal of the lands.