§ Mr. BOLANDasked whether the Estates Commissioners had completed their inspection of the Colomb estate near Caherciveen, with a view to its purchase; if so, to what extent would their valuation be binding on landlord and tenants; and whether, in view of the dilapidated condition of the houses of the tenants, would the Estates Commissioners, in lieu of handing the estate over to be dealt with by the Congested Districts Board, erect buildings and carry out other improvements to the same extent as if the estate had been originally purchased through the medium of the Congested Districts Board, so that the tenants might not be at any disadvantage?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe hon. Member presumably refers to the estate of Rupert P. Columb, for the sale of which direct sale purchase agreements have been signed by the tenants under the Irish Land Act, 1909. An inspector has been directed to visit the lands, and when the Estates Commissioners receive his report they will consider what action they will take in reference to the property.
§ Mr. BOLANDCan the right hon. Gentleman say when the Inspector will visit the lands?
§ Mr BIRRELLI cannot give the exact date.
§ Mr. BOLANDI hope it will be soon.
§ Mr. BIRRELLI will press it on.