asked the Minister for Lands if he will now state what steps, if any, are being taken by the Land Commission to provide economic holdings for the ten tenants on the Ward Estate in the townland of Kilscoghagh, Scardane, Claremorris, whose valuations are under five pounds.

Notices of the intention of the Land Commission to take proceedings for the resumption of 2a. 0r. 39p. comprising the holding of Thomas Hennelly, and 77 acres comprising portion of the holding of Joseph P. Mellett, both in the townland of Kilscoghagh, were published on 24th March, 1939. Both these tenants have objected to resumption, and the objections have not yet been disposed of.

asked the Minister for Lands if he is aware that acute congestion exists in the townlands of Cappagh, Clogherbeg, Cloonkehane, Cunlaghfadda and Blackfox, Claremorris; and if he will state what steps, if any, are being taken by the Land Commission to acquire the lands surrounding Cappagh House, Browne estate, which contain about 150 acres, for the purpose of relieving the acute congestion existing in the above townlands.

The Land Commission instituted proceedings for the acquisition of approximately 125 acres of the lands of Cappagh South. An objection to acquisition was lodged by the owner and is pending for hearing.