I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether a grant in money or kind was made to Mr. P. Kilbride, of Toomaline, Doon, county Limerick, by the Estates Commissioners; and, if so, how much; whether Kilbride is a reinstated evicted tenant; and, if so, will he give particulars of when and why he was evicted.

† See (4) Debates, clxxvi., 626.

The Estates Commissioners have sanctioned a free grant' of £180 for stock and £20 for buildings to Patrick Kilbride, who has been reinstated in a holding of 113 acres on the Wilkinson estate from which he was evicted in 1889 for non-payment of rent.

Will steps be taken to see that the stock is not sold to pay this man's debts?

The Commissioners will take such steps as they can. Considering the general character of this tenant I am glad ho is reinstated.

Has not the stock been already sold?

I must ask for notice.