§ Mr. BOLANDasked the Chief Secretary whether he was aware that the tenants on the Palmer estate, near Kenmare, were desirous of purchasing their holdings; and could he state what action, if any, had been taken by the Congested Districts Board to complete the purchase negotiations?
§ Mr. BIRRELLI am aware that the tenants on the estate referred to are desirous of purchasing their holdings. The estate has been offered to the Congested Districts Board, who will arrange for a valuation of it as soon as possible.