§ Mr. LUNDONasked the Chief Secretary whether the Estates Commissioners have acquired the Bevan estate, at Bruff, 589W county Limerick, and, if so, have they considered the applications of James J. Butler and James Mulcaly, both of whom were evicted from the property within the limit laid down by Act of Parliament; and will the Commissioners reinstate those two tenants in their former holdings, considering the fact that the present occupier, John Van Bevan, is not a bonâ fide tenant and his term will expire in January next, he being tenant to the Court of Chancery?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe Estates Commissioners have inquired into the applications of these two men for reinstatement, and have decided to take no action in the matter. They have not purchased the estate, but proceedings have been instituted for its sale direct to the tenants. When it is being dealt with in order of priority the question of making advances to John Van Bevan and the other tenants will be considered.