§ Mr. O'SHAUGHNESSYasked the Chief Secretary what is the cause of the delay in the completion of the sale of the Yielding estate at Glensharrold and Knockfinisk, county Limerick; whether he is aware that the agreements for purchase were signed in May, 1907; and can he say when the sale of the estate may be completed?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThis estate is the subject of proceedings for sale by vendor direct to the tenants under the Irish Land Act, 1903, and purchase agreements at prices agreed upon between the parties were lodged with the Estates Commissioners in June, 1907. The Commissioners have requested the vendor to have the turbary allotments and the means of access thereto more clearly defined on the ground. The estate is not in priority on the principal register of direct sales (all cash) for payment during the present year but it is hoped that, provided the Commissioners' requirements are complied with, the holdings will be vested in the purchasing tenants during the following year.