asked the Minister for Fisheries whether part of the estate of Col. Bonham, Colbinstown, Dunlavin, has lately been purchased by the Land Commission; whether any offer was made for an idle mill on the estate; whether he is aware that the mill would be of great service to the district both for corn grinding and sawing timber; whether he has been informed that an inquiry by a local manufacturer through Col. Bonham's solicitor, elicited a reply that the mill would not be sold, leased or rented; and whether he will take any steps to see that a property which came into Col. Bonham's possession through its original owner being unable to pay an excessive rent for it, is made available for the service of the community.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - A CO. WICKLOW MILL.
The untenanted lands of Colbinstown and Ballintaggart, on which there is a corn and saw mill, have not been purchased by the Land Commission. They are aware that Col. Bonham is not prepared to let the mill referred to.
Has any portion of the estate of Col. Bonham been purchased? That is my question.
No.