asked the Minister for Lands whether the Land Commission have considered the propriety of acquiring the lands of the Thornvale Estate at Moneygall, Offaly, for division among the small holders and landless men in the district, and if so, with what result.

Proceedings have been instituted by the Land Commission for acquisition of this estate but the question of price has yet to be decided. Until this aspect of the matter has been disposed of, it is not possible to indicate what the outcome of the proceedings will be.