§ Mr. LUNDONasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland what is the cause of the delay in the completion of the sale of the property of the Earl of Kenmare at Hospital, county Limerick; or how soon may it be expected that the purchase money will be advanced, having regard to the fact that the purchase agreements have been signed for more than five years?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe Estates Commissioners inform me that the agreements by the tenants to purchase their holdings on the estate referred to were lodged on 21st October, 1908, and subsequent dates. The estate is on the principal register of direct sales, and will be dealt with in order of priority, but the Commissioners cannot at present say when it will be reached in that order.