HC Deb 17 December 1912 vol 45 cc1311-2W
Mr. FRANCIS MEEHAN

asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether the Estates Commissioners received an application from Margaret Boylan and Michael McDermott, evicted tenants on the Clements estate at Kilroosk, for a grant to enable them to rebuild their houses and stock their farms; and whether, having regard to the poor circumstances of these tenants, they would be allowed a grant?

Mr. BIRRELL

This estate is the subject of proceedings for sale direct by the owner to the tenants, and an agreement signed by Michael McDermott and Margaret Boylan for the purchase of their holding on the estate has been lodged with the Estates Commissioners. They have applied for assistance in working their holding stating that they were evicted therefrom, and their application will be inquired into when the Commissioners are dealing with the estate.

Mr. O'SHAUGHNESSY

asked the Chief Secretary whether the Estates Commissioners have agreed to purchase the untenanted lands on the Sandes estate, known as the Deer Park, at Morgan's, Borrigone, county Limerick; and, if so, can he state how soon those lands will be apportioned among deserving applicants in the locality?

Mr. BIRRELL

The Estates Commissioners have acquired some 170 acres of untenanted land situate on the townland of Morgan's North, on the Sandes estate, county Limerick, and have allotted same. The lands of Morgan's South, on the same estate, have been repurchased by the owner under Section 3 of the Irish Land Act, 1903.

Mr. DORIS

asked the Chief Secretary whether the Congested Districts Board have yet made an offer to Mr. Richard Gibbons, J.P., for the purchase of his estate near Westport, county Mayo; and, if not, when they will be able to do so?

Mr. BIRRELL

The Congested Districts Board have not yet made an offer to Mr. Gibbons for the purchase of any of his lands near Westport, and they cannot at present say when they will be able to do so.

Mr. DORIS

asked the Chief Secretary whether the Congested Districts Board have yet issued an offer for the estate of the Marquess of Sligo, county Mayo, or when they expect to be able to do so?

Mr. BIRRELL

The Congested Districts Board have not yet issued an offer for the purchase of this estate, but they hope to do so at an early date.