HC Deb 12 May 1909 vol 4 cc1978-9W
Mr. HAZLETON

asked the Chief Secretary whether it is proposed to divide amongst the tenants on the Pollock, county Galway, estate any part of the 700 acres held by Mr. Hubert Satchwell; whether it is proposed to advance purchase money to a son or other relative of Mr. Satchwell in connection with these or other lands on the estate, and, if so, how much; and for what reason part of this land is not to be divided amongst the smaller holders?

Mr. BIRRELL

The Estates Commissioners inform me that the lands in question are tenanted, and are not available for distribution. An advance of £5,000 will be made to Hubert Satchell for the purchase of his holding on his lodging in cash £1,305, and a similar advance will be made to W. and R. J. Satchell for the purchase of their holding on their lodging £1,265 in cash.

Mr. HAZLETON

asked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether he is aware that the Skahard farm on the Pollock estate, county Galway, which it is proposed to retain as demesne land for a Mr. Payne, has been let as grazing land for 20 years on the 11 months' system; on what ground is this farm to be turned into demesne land; and whether the proposal to do so will be reconsidered and the farm divided amongst the small holders?

Mr. BIRRELL

The Estates Commissioners inform me that Stehaggard is a demesne with a substantial residence, and is to be repurchased by the owner under section 3 of the Irish Land Act, 1903. The reply to the concluding portion of the question is in the negative.

Mr. HAZLETON

asked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland if he will state on what grounds it is proposed to leave Mr. M. Neary about 1,400 acres of the Pollock estate, county Galway, while there are 147 tenants on the estate whose holdings are under £5 valuation?

Mr. BIRRELL

The Estates Commissioners inform me that Mr. Neary holds as a judicial tenant 850 acres of the lands on this property which are being purchased by the Commissioners under the Irish Land Act, 1903. The Commissioners are acquiring a very large tract of untenanted land on the property for distribution amongst the occupiers of small holdings.