§ 70. Mr. O'MALLEYasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether the Martin estate, Ross, county Galway, has yet been acquired by the Congested Districts Board; and, if not, will he state the cause of the delay in purchasing this estate, which was valued by the Board some eight or nine months ago?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe estate referred to is for sale in the Land Judge's Court; the Congested Districts Board have recently made an offer for its purchase, which has not yet been accepted or refused.