§ Mr. JAMES O'KELLYasked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether he is aware that negotiations for the sale of the J. G. Johnston Estate, county Roscommon, began in November, 1909, but that no progress has been made 39 by the Congested Districts Board although the landlord has sanctioned the sale; and whether he can expedite the completion of the purchase?.
§ Mr. BIRRELLWhen the Irish Land Act, 1909, came into operation on the 6th January, 1910, negotiations had to be renewed as regards this estate. The maps and rentals have been lodged with the Congested Districts Board, and when the estate has been valued an offer will be made to the landlord.