asked the Minister for Lands if he has been requested to take steps to acquire the lands of Miss Jackson, Knockcroghery, County Roscommon, on the Roper estate, which is now offered for sale on the public market, and which is much needed locally for the relief of congestion.

Representations have been made to the Land Commission to acquire the lands of Miss Jackson, Knockcroghery, County Roscommon, but owing to emergency conditions it is not proposed to take any action in the matter at present.