§ Mr. LYNCHasked the Chief Secretary whether his attention has been called to the delay in dealing with the Reeves estate in West Clare, Ireland; and whether he can state definitely what obstacle has arisen, or, if there be none, whether this matter will be expedited?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe Congested Districts Board have submitted to the land judge a proposal to purchase the estate in question, which is still pending before him. No avoidable delay has occurred in dealing with the estate.