asked the Minister for Lands whether the Land Commission have considered the propriety of acquiring Howell's estate, Kingscourt, County Cavan, situated in the townlands of Corrinshigo, Corngee, Drumsallagh, Marhill and Annagh, for the relief of local congestion; and, if so, with what result.

Proceedings for acquisition of these lands have been instituted by the Land Commission. These proceedings have reached the price stage but, until this aspect of the matter has been disposed of, it is not possible to say what the outcome will be.