§ 80. Mr. BOLANDasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether he is aware that extensive felling of trees has taken place at Glenbeigh, on a portion of the estate which had been excluded from the purchase-agreements several years ago; whether he is aware that other woods in the landlords' possession are now being felled in neighbouring districts; whether, with a view to preserving the trees round Caragh Lake, about three miles distant from Glenbeigh, steps will be taken to communicate with the landlords of that district in order to preserve the woods from destruction; and whether, in view of the fact that personal representations on the subject have been made by the hon. Member for South Kerry to the Department of Agriculture, the Estates Commissioners, and the Congested Districts Board, conjoint action will be taken by all the Government Offices interested in forestry to prevent any further destruction of timber?
§ Mr. BIRRELLI am informed that extensive felling of trees has taken place in the localities referred to, but that the lands on which it has been carried out are not included in estates over which the Departments mentioned have any control. I am, however, making further inquiries into the matter.