To ask the Minister for Defence whether he is aware that National troops from Athlone commandeered a Ford motor car, nine gallons of petrol, motor rug, and tools on, July 5th last, belonging to Mr. M. J. Hannon, Ballycomber, Offaly; whether it is a fact that the car (which was his only means of earning a living) was ordered to be returned to Hannon on October 17th in a useless condition, the National troops having refused to repair the damage; whether he is prepared to recommend reasonable compensation for the destruction of the car and the loss of wages incurred through being deprived of same.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. - COMMANDEERED (ATHLONE) FORD CAR.
The return of the car has now been accepted by Mr. Hannon. The question of compensation for damage and detention of motors commandeered is at present under consideration.