§ Mr. LUNDONasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether he is aware that the town tenants of Kilfinane, county Limerick, have submitted the names of three solvent trustees in connection with the land allotted to them on the Morristown property; and having regard to that fact, will he explain what is the necessity for applying to the Kilmallock District Council to act as trustees in the matter?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe appointment of the trustees is a matter for the Estates Commissioners, who will consider the names which have been submitted when the matter is being dealt with by them. The Rural District Council were asked whether they wished to act as trustees, having regard to the provisions of Section 18 of the Irish Land Act, 1909.