asked the Minister for Lands if he will state when the Land Commission intend to continue the striping and fencing on the Carter estate; and also the giving of housing grants in relation to this estate and all the other estates in the Erris area.

The Land Commission have under consideration the question of the continuation of the rearrangement and improvement of holdings (including housing assistance) on the Carter and other similar estates and the matter will be dealt with as expeditiously as possible.

asked the Minister for Lands if he will state when the Land Commission intend to stripe and carry out the necessary improvements on the Stannell estate, Shramore, Newport, County Mayo; and also on the other estates in that area.

The position on the Stannell estate has not altered since the date of the reply to the Deputy's previous question on 31st January, 1945. The matter of the rearrangement and improvement of this and other estates in the same locality has been noted for investigation, but it is not possible at present to state when such investigation will take place.

asked the Minister for Lands if he will state when the Land Commission intend to strip and rearrange the Dickens estate in Achill, and give grants for the erection of houses on the estate.

The work of rearrangement of holdings and consideration of housing needs on the Dickens estate at Achill will be taken up when circumstances permit, but it is not possible for the Land Commission to fix a date. This estate is one of a number in the congested districts which have yet to be dealt with. The work is slow and shortage of staff and materials are only two of the difficulties which have to be borne in mind.