asked the Minister for Lands whether the Land Commission have acquired the Byrne Estate at Barrackstown, Maynooth, County Meath; and, if so, when the lands are likely to be divided.

This estate is the subject of inquiries by the Land Commission to ascertain its suitability for the purposes of the Land Acts. It has not yet been decided whether proceedings are to be instituted.

Would the Minister say whether an early decision may be expected on the question of instituting proceedings?

I expect that an early decision will be taken as to whether or not proceedings will be instituted.