§ Mr. JAMES O'KELLYasked whether, on the 9th December, 1910, Mr. Myles O'Donnell, on behalf of the Congested Districts Board, promised the tenantry that immediate steps would be taken to effect a satisfactory scheme of drainage on the Mount Dillon estate, county Roscommon; and, if so, whether any or what steps have been taken to fulfil the promise?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe Congested Districts Board inform me that the late Mr. Myles O'Donnell had no authority to make the alleged promise. There are no tenants on the lands of Mount Dillon purchased by the Board, and it is not understood how the alleged promise referred to in the Question could have been made to the tenantry. Before disposing of the untenanted lands in their possession the Board will carry out such drainage works as they deem necessary.