asked the Minister for Lands whether the Land Commission have acquired or are taking steps to acquire, the Hemphill estate, Graystown, Killenaule, County Tipperary.

Proceedings for the acquisition of this estate are in the final stages but possession has not yet been obtained by the Land Commission.

asked the Minister for Lands whether the Land Commission have acquired, or are taking steps to acquire, the Mullaley estate, Glengoole South, Killenaule, County Tipperary, and if he will make a statement on the matter.

The Land Commission have no proceedings at present for the acquisition of these lands, but I have asked them to examine the matter.

asked the Minister for Lands when the Land Commission propose to proceed with the distribution of the Maher estate, Goolds Cross, County Tipperary, among local uneconomic holders, landless men and cottiers.

I am hopeful that it will be possible to allot at least part of this estate in the coming year. The claims of all local applicants will be fully considered before allotment takes place.