asked the Minister for Lands what is the present position regarding the acquisition and division of the Burke estate, lands of Ballyduggan, near Loughrea, County Galway.

I would refer the Deputy to my reply to a question on 10th July last regarding this estate. The further inquiries which I have asked the Land Commission to make in connection with these lands have not yet been completed.

asked the Minister for Lands what is the present position regarding the acquisition and division of the O'Farrell estate, Dalystown, Loughrea, County Galway.

I would refer the Deputy to my reply to his question on 23rd May last in connection with these lands. The formulation of schemes for the division of this estate and the adjoining estate of Dalystown Company Ltd. comprising in all 773 acres has now reached an advanced stage but it is still not possible to say when allotment will be feasible.

asked the Minister for Lands what is the present position regarding the acquisition and division of the Bowes-Daly estate, lands of Dunsandle, County Galway.

The Land Commission took possession of an area of 361 acres on this estate less than a week ago. It is not yet possible to indicate when allotment will take place.

asked the Minister for Lands what is the present position regarding the acquisition and division of the James Rafftery estate, lands of White Park, north-west of Woodlawn, County Galway.

Proceedings have been instituted for the acquisition of an area of 155 acres on this estate but an objection to acquisition, lodged by the owner, is awaiting hearing.