§ Mr. DUFFYasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether he is aware of the unsatisfactory state of feeling which exists in the districts of Ballydoogan, Boston, and Kilrickle, owing to the delay in distributing the untenanted land on the Gowing Estate, Dartfield, the Daly Estate, Holly Hill, and the estate of Captain Burke and others, Ballydoogan, Loughrea; whether he is aware that the lands mentioned have been purchased for a considerable time by the Estates Com- 1026W missioners; and can he give an approximate idea as to the date when the Government expect to be able to fulfil their obligation in connection with those properties?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe first estate mentioned in the question has been acquired by the Estates Commissioners, but the scheme for the distribution of the untenanted land comprised in it has not yet been finally settled. The other two estates have not been purchased by the Commissioners.