asked the Minister for Lands whether the Land Commission have considered the propriety of acquiring the lands of Mr. Michael Furlong, Ballymackessy, Clonroche, County Wexford, for division among small landholders in the area, and, if so, with what result.

These lands were acquired by the Land Commission last year. As yet I am unable to indicate when disposal will be effected but, when this is being done, the claims of local smallholders will be fully considered.