§ Mr. SCANLANasked the Chief Secretary whether he has received a Resolution adopted by the Dromore West District Council, county Sligo, requesting the Congested Districts Board to take action in order to acquire untenanted lands within the district for the purpose of relieving congestion; and whether he can give any assurance that effective steps will at once be taken to relieve the congestion which is well known to exist in this district?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe Resolution referred to has been received. The Congested Districts Board are taking action in this district. Four estates that have been offered for sale will be inspected as soon as possible.