HC Deb 02 January 1913 vol 46 cc531-2W
Mr. DUFFY

asked the Chief Secretary whether he is aware that the tenants on the estate of Messrs. Sellars and Doherty, situate at Marble Hill, Woodford, purchased their holdings in March, 1909; whether he is aware that they are still paying the old unreduced rent; and whether he will call the attention of the Estates Commissioners to the matter in the hope that this old-fashioned sale may be completed?

Mr. BIRRELL

This estate is the subject of proceedings for sale to the Estates Commissioners under Section 6 of the Irish Land Act, 1903, and has not yet been reached in order of priority. The Commissioners have no information as to what arrangements were made between the vendor and the tenants on the property as to payment of rent pending the completion of the sale.

Mr. VINCENT KENNEDY

asked the Chief Secretary whether the estate owned by Jones, E. C., 3,107, is an all-cash estate; when will the owners be paid; and what was the exact date of the filing or lodgment of the purchase agreements with the Estates Commissioners in this estate?

Mr. BIRRELL

This estate was the subject of proceedings for sale direct by the owner to the tenants under the Irish Land Act, 1903, and the purchase agreements in respect of the lands included in the proceedings for sale were lodged on 17th October, 1905. The estate was on the principal register of direct sales (all cash), and the purchase money was advanced in May, 1911.

Mr. MEAGHER

asked the Chief Secretary whether the Knockreigh estate, county Kilkenny, of Mrs. Bailey, has been inspected by the Estates Commissioners with a view to purchase; if so, whether it is intended that the untenanted portion of this estate shall be acquired for distribution amongst uneconomic landholders, evicted tenants, and others entitled to portions thereof; and, with a view of avoiding confusion, will he see that local responsible opinion is consulted so that none other than those legally entitled will receive portions of this estate?

Mr. BIRRELL

This estate is the subject of proceedings for sale direct by the owners to the tenants under the Irish Land Act, 1909, and there is no untenanted land included in the sale proceedings. The estate has been inspected and will be dealt with in order of priority.