§ Mr. O'MALLEYasked the Chief Secretary whether the Congested Districts Board have yet acquired the Berridge estate, Connemara; and, if not, will he state when he thinks it likely to be purchased.
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe Congested Districts Board have not yet bought the Berridge estate, but the negotiations for its purchase are proceeding, and, although I cannot name any date, I have good reason to hope that it may not be long delayed.
§ Mr. O'SHAUGHNESSYasked the Chief Secretary what is the cause of the delay on the part of the Estates Commissioners in completing the sale of the estate of Miss Waldock, situate at Coolrus, Bruree, 1866W in the county of Limerick, having regard to the fact that the purchase agreements were signed by the tenants in January, 1906; and can he say when the sale will be completed?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThis estate is the subject of proceedings for sale direct by the owner to the tenants under the Irish Land Act, 1903, and is on the principal register of direct sales (all cash). The Estates Commissioners anticipate that it will be reached in order of priority during the financial year commencing 1st April next.