asked the Minister for Local Government whether his attention has been called to the case of John Gilligan, who was regularly employed at the Tuam Union as tailor for a period of 48 years; whether, on the occasion of the amalgamation scheme, Mr. Gilligan was awarded by way of compensation only one year's salary, i.e., a lump sum of £80; whether the Local Government Department ap proved of this sum as sufficient compen sation, and, if so, had they before them at the time a full statement of all the circumstances of Mr. Gilligan's case, including the fact that a wife and daughter are dependent on him; whether the matter is still open to revision, and will the Minister undertake to have the case reconsidered.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. [ORAL ANSWERS.] - TUAM UNION TAILOR.
I am making careful investigation into this matter, as if the facts are as stated Mr. Gilligan would have received inadequate compensation. The Deputy will be further informed as to the position.