asked the Minister for Lands the reason why the owner of lands acquired by his Department at Sheeanabeg, Aughrim, County Wicklow, over twelve months ago, has not yet received the purchase price.

Allocation of purchase moneys in respect of lands acquired by the Land Commission must await clearance of owners' title.

I understand that the Examiner's rulings on title, in the case referred to, have only recently been discharged. This purchase money will come up for allocation shortly.