andMr. Cowen asked the Minister for Agriculture the names of the estates in Counties Laois and Offaly held by the Land Commission; the length of time each estate is so held; the acreage in each holding; and the estates it is planned to allocate within the next six months.

The information requested is set out in the following tables. It is hoped that in the cases marked with an asterisk proposals for allotment can be formulated to permit allocation of the lands in whole or in part within the next six months.

Particulars of lettable lands (apart from insignificant residues of partly allotted properties) in possession of the Land Commission for division.

Co. Laois

Co. Offaly