asked the Minister for Justice if he is aware that profits ranging from 20 to 40 per cent. per annum out of the ground rents are being realised by ground landlords of newly built houses in Dublin, and if it is intended to introduce proposals for legislation to control ground rents and prevent such profiteering.

The answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. As regards the second part, the question of rent control generally—including ground rents—is at present engaging the attention of the Government and it is hoped to be able to make an announcement upon the subject at an early date.