§ 6. Mr. GINNELLasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether, in view of the improved public spirit now prevalent in Ire land, the Estates Commissioners will re new their offer to Mr. Smythe, of Barba-villa, Collinstown, Westmeath, with reference to the restoration of the family of the late Richard Riggs to the farm from which they were evicted, that farm being still un tenanted and not forming part of a demesne or home farm?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe answer is in the negative.