asked the Minister for Agriculture the present position regarding the acquisition by the Land Commission of the Keays estate, Caherconlish, County Limerick.

I would refer the Deputy to my reply to his previous question on 27 February 1980. The action by the owner opposing the compulsory proceedings for the acquisition of this estate was dismissed by the High Court but an appeal has now been taken to the Supreme Court. Further action must await the outcome of this appeal.