HC Deb 15 October 1912 vol 42 cc1068-9W
Mr. DORIS

asked what steps the Congested Districts Board have taken to acquire the Joyce estate, Breaffy, county Mayo, and with what result?

Mr. BIRRELL

As the owner of this estate is unwilling to negotiate for a sale, except on a cash basis, the Congested Districts Board have taken no further action in the matter.

Mr. DORIS

asked whether the offer of the Congested Districts Board for the purchase of the Batley estate, in Cushlogart and Rosstuohy, county Mayo, has been accepted by the landlord?

Mr. BIRRELL

The Congested Districts Board are at present in correspondence with the agent regarding the offer for purchase made by them for this property.

Mr. DORIS

asked whether the Congested Districts Board received about two years ago a memorial from the tenants of Major Browne, Breaghy, county Mayo, requesting the Board 1o take steps to acquire his congested estate; what steps the Board have taken in the matter, and with what result?

Mr. DORIS

asked whether the Congested Districts Board received a memorial from the tenants regarding the purchase of this property. The Board communicated with the owner, but they have not so far received the maps and documents necessary to enable them to have an inspection of the property made with a view to considering whether they would make an offer for it. The Board do not propose to take any steps to acquire this estate compulsorily pending the result of proceedings which have been instituted for the compulsory purchase of certain other estates.