asked the Minister for Lands and Fisheries whether he can state when the farm of Kilvoy (O'Connor estate), Mantua, Co. Roscommon, will be sub-divided.

An offer for the purchase of the lands referred to has been accepted, and a scheme for their division is at present under consideration. It is hoped to allot the lands at an early date.

Will the Parliamentary Secretary say what he means by an early date?

I am sorry that I cannot be more definite.