HC Deb 17 May 1909 vol 5 cc190-1W
Mr. WILLIAM ABRAHAM

asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether the Estates Commissioners can state when they hope to effect the reinstatement of Mrs. Catherine Gleasure in her former holding at Moneen, Glanworth, on the Roberts estate, county Cork, seeing that more than a year has elapsed since this case was referred to an inspector; whether the Commissioners are aware that Mr. Joyce, the present tenant of the holding, who lives near Cork City and merely uses the farm as accommodation land, would not be unwilling to surrender it to the Commissioners in favour of the evicted tenant; and if inquiry will be made into the matter?

Mr. BIRRELL

The Estates Commissioners have noted Mrs. Catherine Gleasure's name for consideration in connection with the distribution of such untenanted land as may be acquired by them. They have no information as to the alleged willingness of the present occupier to surrender her former holding, but will make inquiries.