I am prepared to go on with this motion, but some Senators have spoken to me and have said that they regarded it as very important and that they were very anxious that the Minister concerned should be present. The Minister, however, cannot be present to-day, as I understand his Estimates are being taken in the Dáil. I leave myself entirely in the hands of the House.
Proposed Inquiry Into Land Settlement. - Motion by Senator Sir John Keane.
The following motion appeared on the Order Paper in the name of Senator Sir John Keane:—
That this House requests the Government to institute an inquiry by agricultural economists and practical farmers into the present policy of closer land settlement and that until the report of this inquiry is available a stay be placed on the further acquisition of grass-fattening lands.
I consider this a very important matter, and I think the Minister ought to be present. The Minister himself told me that he would like to be present, but that he cannot attend here to-day as his Estimates are being taken in the Dáil. I think that we should adjourn consideration of the motion until the next day on which the Seanad meets.
Agreed.
The Seanad adjourned at 4.40 p.m. until Wednesday, 4th July, at 3 p.m.