§ Mr. JOHN MURPHYasked the Chief Secretary whether the Congested Districts Board have yet decided to what use they intend putting the farms of Cragg and Ardcrone, county Kerry, now in their possession, besides affording grazing to large cattle dealers; whether he is aware that the holding of these farms is not only a loss to the Board but also keeps the evicted tenants claiming them out of possession of them; and whether the Board are prepared to consider a settlement in connection with the farms?
§ Mr. REDMOND BARRYThe Congested Districts Board intend to use these 1241W farms for the enlargement of small holdings in county Kerry. Pending arrangements for the distribution of the lands the Board are using them for grazing. The previous occupants were not tenants, but were tenant purchasers who, in the year 1893–4, lost their interests in the farms through default in the payment of their purchase annuities. It is not proposed to reinstate them.