§ Mr. DUFFYasked the Chief Secretary whether he is aware that a colony of congested holdings is to be found in the town-land of Gilroe, barony of Killartan, Gort; and that twelve small holdings hold between them not more than £20 worth of land; whether the Estates Commissioners are at present dealing with a large estate in the same locality; and, if so, whether he will direct the attention of the Commissioners to the position of these people, with a view of alloting them some land?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe lands of Gilroe would not appear to be pending for sale before the Estates Commissioners under the Land Purchase Acts. If the Commissioners acquire untenanted land in the neighbourhood they will have due regard to the wants and circumstances of the tenants in the vicinity.