§ 43. Mr. DORISasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland why a farm at Donamona, Ballyglass, county Mayo, formerly occupied by a Mr. Acton, and which has been in possession of the Congested Districts Board for over six years, has not yet been distributed amongst the congested landholders in the neighbourhood, who are badly in need of additional land; and whether the Board will distribute the farm forthwith so that the people may raise crops upon it in this year?
§ Mr. DUKEThe farm referred to has been in the possession of the Congested Districts Board since 16th April, 1914, and the Board propose to utilise the lands for the enlargement of the holdings of the surrounding tenants. The distribution of the lands has been postponed pending the acquisition of other lands in the neighbourhood for the purpose of increasing the size of the additions proposed to be given. The Board are ready to let the land in conacre in the present emergency.
§ Mr. DORISCan the right hon. Gentleman give me any idea when the Board will get this additional land for the purpose of allotment?