To ask the Minister for Defence, if he is aware, that on September 24th, 1922, the house of Mr. Joseph Armstrong, of Ardmorney, Ballinagore, Co. Westmeath, was raided by armed men, and goods and chattels taken away, to the value of about £60; further, if this raid was reported at the nearest military barracks, viz., Mullingar, and, if so, what steps were taken to enquire into the matter, and with what result? Further, to ask if the Government contemplate making any provisions whereby persons who have been looted during the disturbed times we are passing through, may be able to get compensation for their losses, and, if so, what steps should the applicants take?
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. - LOOTING AT BALLINAGORE.
SEAN O LAIDHIN
Enquiries are being made into this matter, but they have not yet been completed.
SEAN O LAIDHIN
Can the Minister state when they will be completed?
I will remind him of it.