asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will state whether the ranch lands of Gurteen, Belvedere, Westmeath, formerly held by Mr. R. McKenna, are now vested in the Irish Land Commission, and, if so, if he will state when the said lands are likely to be distributed among the landless people of the district for the relief of congestion.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - DISTRIBUTION OF WESTMEATH RANCH LANDS.
SEAN O LAIDHIN
Mr. HOGAN
The lands of Gurteen referred to are not vested in the Land Commission. The question of their acquisition is under consideration.