§ Mr. JOHN O'DONNELLasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether Lord Wallscourt has offered his Ardfry estate, Galway union, for sale to the Estates Commissioners or the Congested Districts Board; if so, on what date, and how many years' purchase has he asked; whether an offer has been made by either body; and, if so, what was the amount and if negotiations are still going on; and whether there is any prospect of the arrangements being completed within the present month?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe owner has instituted proceedings for the sale of this estate to the Estates Commissioners, who have had the property inspected, and have made an offer for it, which is now under the consideration of the owner. It is not desirable to state the amount offered while negotiations are pending.