§ Mr. O'SULLIVANasked the Chief Secretary whether the estate of Samuel Hussey, Gortalea, county Kerry, is soon to be dealt with by the Estates Commissioners; whether he is aware that two-fifths of the tenants have refused to sign 988W agreements because of dissatisfaction with the terms and methods of the sale; whether a quantity of untenanted land hitherto in the landlord's possession has been divided by the landlord amongst a few of the largest tenants on the estate; whether the occupants of poor uneconomic holdings have a prior claim on the land; and, if so, whether he will see that the Estates Commissioners, before passing the estate, shall go carefully into all the circumstances with a view to securing justice all round?
§ Mr. REDMOND BARRYThe papers relating to this estate are with an inspector with a view to an early inspection Apparently six out of the twenty-one tenants have not signed purchase agreements. The other matters referred to in the question will be inquired into when the estate is being dealt with.
§ Mr. DUFFYasked the Chief Secretary whether he is aware that the estate of Mrs. Hannah Lewis, of Balinagar, Woodford, county Galway, comprising the townlands of Ballygown, Drimnamuckla, Drimkeary, Balinlough, Cregg, Thureen, etc., has been offered for sale to the Congested Districts Board; and, if so, can he state when the Board expects to be able to deal with this congested estate?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe lands referred to in the question have not been offered for sale to the Congested Districts Board. The lands of Moyglass, on this estate, have been offered to the Board, and a valuation is being made.