§ Mr. HACKETTasked the Chief Secretary whether he can state what reply the Estates Commissioners can give to the application of Jeremiah Bowe, New Birmingham, Thurles, an evicted tenant who was reinstated, for a grant to enable him to build a dwelling-house and work his holding; whether he is aware that Bowe's house was allowed to become dilapidated during the time of his eviction; and that Bowe signed his agreement for reinstatement on the understanding that he would be allowed a free grant for building by the Estates Commissioners?
§ Mr. BIRRELLJeremiah Bowe did not purchase his holding through the Estates Commissioners, but in the Land Judge's Court. The Commissioners have no power to expend money on improvements unless the property has been purchased through them in accordance with the provisions of the Irish Land Act, 1903. It is open to Bowe to apply to the Board of Works for a loan for building purposes under the Land Improvement Acts.