§ Mr. BOLANDasked the Chief Secretary whether he is aware that Mrs. Johanna O'Connor, East Covil, Valentia Island, an evicted tenant, lodged a copy of the deed, which proved her ownership, with the Estates Commissioners after her claim had been investigated; and whether steps will be taken to settle this longstanding claim for reinstatement in view of the special opportunity now given by the improvement of holdings in the island, under the land purchase scheme?
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§ Mr. DUKEI am informed by the Estates Commissioners that Mrs. O'Connor handed to one of their inspectors, when he was making inquiries as regards her application, a copy deed, which was forwarded by the Commissioners to the hon. Member at his request on the 3rd March, 1910. The greater portion of the holding in question at one time occupied by Mrs. O'Connor's husband was, after the eviction, acquired by his father, who on his death left it to another of his sons, and the residue was acquired by another tenant. The Estates Commissioners have no power to interfere with the present occupiers, or to take any action in the matter of Mrs. O'Connor's application for reinstatement.