asked the Minister for Lands if he is aware that one allotment on the Byrne Estate, Newtownallen, County Kildare, was left untenanted when the estate was divided some years ago and that no tenant has since been selected; and if, in view of the undesirability of leaving land untenanted over a long period, he will state when the Commissioners intend to select a tenant for this allotment.

Of the total area of 197a. Or. 31p. in Newtownallen, County Kildare, comprising the estate acquired from Miss Margaret Byrne, 176a. Or. 5p. were divided in April, 1945. The Land Commission are not in a position to state when the balance will be allotted.