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, Crossboyne, Claremorris, whose poor law valuations are under £5.

Notices of intention of the Land Commission to institute proceedings for the resumption of the holdings of Joseph P. Mellett, containing 77 acres in the townland of Kilscoghagh and of Thomas Hennelly, containing 2a. 0r. 39p. also in the townland of Kilscoghagh were published on 28th June, 1940, under the provisions of Section 39, Land Act, 1939. Petition against resumption was lodged on behalf of Joseph P. Mellett and was heard by the Lay Commissioners on Wednesday, 22nd January, 1941, when the commissioners reserved their decision. As regards the holding of Thomas Hennelly, the necessary steps are being taken to have proceedings instituted for the resumption of the holding.