asked the Minister for Lands the present position regarding the acquisition proceedings in the matter of the Burke Estate, Ballydoogan, Loughrea, County Galway.

This property has recently been inspected by the Land Commission and, just now, certain dealings are pending between the Land Commission and the late owner's representatives. For the present, however, the details must be treated as confidential.

23.

asked the Minister for Lands if he will direct the attention of the Land Commission to the Hardy Estate, Dartfield, Kilrickle, County Galway consisting of about 200 acres with a view to the possible acquisition of those lands.

24.

asked the Minister for Lands if he will direct the attention of the Land Commission to the Smith Estate, Cooleeny, Kilrickle, Loughrea, County Galway consisting of about 200 acres of land with a view to possible acquisition.

With your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, I propose to take Questions Nos. 23 and 24 together.

I shall have the Deputy's representations regarding these two estates conveyed to the Land Commission for consideration.