§ 59. Mr. DUFFYasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether he is aware that a memorial, signed by over 130 householders living in the town of Loughrea, was recently presented to the Irish Government praying them to place a share of land at their disposal for food production; whether he is aware that the Congested Districts Board are farming 60 acres of land in the parish; and whether the Government has any intention of cooperating with the memorialists in assisting them to carry out the wishes of the Government in raising more food this year?
§ The CHIEF SECRETARY for IRELAND (Mr. Duke)The memorial referred to has been received. The Congested Districts Board have only limited power to assign lands, but they are willing to let portions of the land in question in conacre, and I understand that some temporary arrangements have been made in the course of the last few days.