§ Mr. BOLANDasked the Chief Secretary whether he was aware that the tenants on the estate of Mr. Daniel O'Connell, at Thoon, near Cahirciveen, have opened negotiations for the purchase of their holdings; and can he state what action, if any, has been taken by the Congested Districts Board in the matter?
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§ Mr. BIRRELLThe Congested Districts Board have received a memorial from the tenants on this estate including some in the townland referred to. The Board have written to the owner inquiring whether he is willing to sell his estate, but have not yet received a reply.