HC Deb 05 March 1917 vol 91 cc61-2W
Mr. KELLY

asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether he is aware that William M'Ellwee, of Fortstewart, county Donegal, is the son of a deceased tenant on the estate of Sir Harry Stewart, county Donegal, and in all respects qualified to receive an allotment of land on this estate: that he duly applied for an allotment, was advised by the Commissioners' inspector that it was necessary for him to take out administration to his deceased father without delay, and was encouraged in the belief that his application would be granted, so that he incurred unnecessary expense in taking out the grant, which was duly submitted to the Commissioners; and if he will explain on what ground his application has now been refused, in view of the fact that the land on this estate has been given to persons who had not the statutory qualifications, to individuals who have since let their holdings to adjoining farmers for grazing, and to persons who are not tenants on the estate at all?

Mr. DUKE

I am making inquiries with regard to this matter.