asked the Minister for Lands and Fisheries whether the Land Commission have acquired or propose to acquire the lands comprising the estate of Beechmount, Bective, County Meath, at present held by Mr. Pentony and, if such acquisition has been effected, whether he will state how soon division of this land will take place.

The Land Commission have not acquired nor are there any proceedings pending for the acquisition of the lands of Mr. Pentony on which his residence known as Beechmount House is situate.