asked the Minister for Lands and Fisheries whether it is the intention of the Land Commission to acquire the estate of J. Duff, situate at Kilcurley, Tubber, Offaly, for distribution, and if so, whether he will state what stage the proceedings have reached.
WRITTEN ANSWERS. - ACQUISITION OF DUFF ESTATE (OFFALY).
Mr. BOLAND
The lands referred to are a holding, comprising 169a. 1r. 25p., held by Mrs. Kathleen Duff, wife of Patrick Joseph Duff, situate on the estate of the trustees of G.W. Marsh, deceased, which is being dealt with by the Land Commission under the Land Act, 1923. The Commissioners propose to resume the holding, but an objection to its resumption has been lodged by the tenant and is pending for hearing before the Court of the Irish Land Commission.