asked the Minister for Lands and Fisheries whether he will state (a) when it is intended to take over the Massey Estate, Cahervillahow, Tipperary, for distribution amongst the uneconomic holders; (b) whether he is aware that the representatives of the Massey Estate have advertised some of the lands for sale by private treaty; (c) whether his Department was aware of these sales, and (d), if so, what steps it is intended to take with a view to acquiring these lands for distribution amongst the uneconomic holders of that district.

The Land Commission have had under consideration the question of acquiring the lands referred to and have decided not to proceed with their acquisition.

Is the Parliamentary Secretary aware that there are a couple of parties trying to get farms on this estate?

My information is that the lands have been sold to Mr. Harris, a breeder of bloodstock in the area, and for this reason the Land Commission have decided not to take any further action in connection with the acquisition of these lands.

asked the Minister for Lands and Fisheries whether it is the intention of the Land Commission to take over the lands of Miss Holmes, Urrah, Puckane, Nenagh, and, if so, whether he will state when those lands will be divided.

The Land Commission expect to be in a position to take possession and allot the lands during next spring.