§ Mr. VINCENT KENNEDYasked the Chief Secretary what are the names and areas of the various denominations of untenanted land in county Cavan which have been acquired by the Estates Commissioners since 1st November, 1907, and the average price paid per acre; and will he state the names and areas of the various denominations of such lands in, county Cavan in reference to which negotiations are at present pending?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe Estates Commissioners have acquired 2,037 acres of untenanted land in county Cavan since 1st November, 1907. In addition they have made offers for 410 acres of untenanted land in that county. The detailed particulars asked for could not be given without withdrawing the Commissioners' staff from other and more important duties. Particulars of all estates and untenanted land sold are included in the monthly returns of advances presented to Parliament according as they are vested in purchasers.
§ Mr. LUNDONasked the Chief Secretary what are the names and areas of the various denominations of untenanted land in county Limerick which have been acquired by the Estates Commissioners; and what are the names and areas of the various denominations of such lands in the county of Limerick in reference to which negotiations are at present pending?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe Estates Commissioners have acquired 3,836 acres of untenanted land in county Limerick, and have in addition made offers for estates comprising 1,846 acres of untenanted land, The further particulars asked for in the question could not be given without withdrawing the Commissioners' staff from other and more important work. Detailed particulars of all estates and untenanted land sold and vested in purchasers are given in the monthly returns of advances presented to Parliament.