asked the Minister for Lands and Agriculture if an offer has yet been made for the estate of Messrs. Maher Bros. (Ashbrook Estate), Durrow, Leix, and whether same has been accepted, and also whether he will direct he Land Commission to expedite the division of these lands amongst the large number of local uneconomic holders and landless men.
WRITTEN ANSWERS. - DIVIDING A DURROW ESTATE.
Mr. HOGAN
The Land Commission issued a proposal to purchase the untenanted lands of Knockamoran, on the estate of Michael Maher (formerly Ashbrook), Co. Leix, but this proposal was not accepted by the owner.