asked the Minister for Lands if he is aware that acute congestion exists in the townland of Derrygay, Kiltimagh, County Mayo; and if he will state what steps, if any, are being taken to acquire the vacant holding of John Walsh, junior, on the Brabazon estate, County Mayo, C.D.B. No. 100, Coll. No. 5760/09, Derrygay, Kiltimagh, for the relief of congestion.

Proceedings for the resumption of the holding of the late John Walsh (junior) were delayed owing to emergency conditions, but a notice of intention to resume the holding will be published shortly.