§ Mr. MEAGHERasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland if he can state when it is proposed by the Estates Commissioners to 612W inspect the Wandesforde Estate, county Kilkenny, prior to sanctioning the agreements entered into for the purchase of the holdings by the tenants; whether he is aware that a number of the tenants have petitioned the Commissioners for an inspection: before the sale is ratified; whether he is aware that any tenants on this property who have not signed the purchase agreement have requested the Estates Commissioners to inspect their farms before the sale is sanctioned; and whether such a course will be taken by the Estates Commissioners?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe Estates Commissioners inform me that this estate will not be inspected in its order of priority for some time. The communications referred to in the question have been received by the Commissioners, and will be duly considered when the estate is being dealt with.