§ Mr. KELLYasked the Chief Secretary whether it was proposed at any time within the last three years to reinstate James Woods, of Cloughfin, Ballindrait, county Donegal, in part of the lands of Findrum, Convoy, county Donegal, from which he had been evicted; whether he was given to understand by officials of the Estates Commissioners that his application was being granted; and how does the case stand at present?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe Estates Commissioners have decided, after due inquiry, that they cannot reinstate James Woods in the holding at Findrum formerly occupied by him, but now in possession of a tenant purchaser. Woods' name has been noted for consideration in the allotment of any untenanted land which the Commissioners may acquire in the locality.