§ Mr. LUNDONasked the Chief Secretary whether the Estates Commissioners have been in communication with Major Roche Kelly, of Islandmore, Croom, county Limerick, with a view to the purchase from him of 400 acres of untenanted lands situated in the townlands of Friars-town and Rockstown, in the parish of Ballybricken, county Limerick; and, if they have, what has been the result of the negotiations?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe Estates Commissioners approached the owner of these lands, who has now instituted formal proceedings for their sale. The lands will be inspected in due course, having regard to the prior claims of other estates.
§ Mr. LUNDONasked the Chief Secretary if the Estates Commissioners have purchased the untenanted lands on Miss Croker's and Lady Dyer's estate situate in the townlands of Ballybricken and Stonepark, in the parish of Ballybricken, county Limerick; and, if the lands are purchased, what is the cause of the delay in not distributing the land among the labourers and economic holders in the district?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe Estates Commissioners inform me that this estate is being sold by the owner direct to the tenants. It will be inspected and dealt with in order of priority.