asked the Minister for Lands and Agriculture if he is aware that acute congestion exists in the Balla district, County Mayo, and what steps, if any, have been taken by the Irish Land Commission to acquire the large grazing ranches on the Blosse estate, held by Messrs. Cassidy and Browne, Poolavaddy, Balla, for the relief of the holders of uneconomic holdings in that district.
WRITTEN ANSWERS. - BLOSSE ESTATE (MAYO).
Mr. HOGAN
As stated in reply to a previous question asked by the Deputy on the 2nd July last, the lands referred to are held by Major O'Connor on lease from the Lynch Blosse estate, the term of which has not expired. On the expiration of this lease the Land Commission will consider taking the necessary steps with a view to acquiring these lands.