asked the Minister for Lands if the Land Commission has considered the propriety of acquiring the Slattery lands at Castlecranna, Nenagh, County Tipperary, for division amongst the smallholders in the district; and, if so, with what result.

Proceedings are in progress for the acquisition of these lands.

asked the Minister for Lands if the Land Commission has considered the propriety of acquiring the Molloy lands at Farney Castle, Thurles, County Tipperary; and, if so, when it is proposed to divide them among the smallholders in the district.

Proceedings have been instituted for the acquisition of this estate but it is too early yet to indicate what the outcome is likely to be.