asked the Minister for Defence whether he has received a claim from Mr. W. Wogan, 3 Richmond Row, Portobello, for goods taken from his house by Military on March 15th, 1923, and when it is proposed to investigate and settle this claim.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. [ORAL ANSWERS.] - CLAIM FOR GOODS.
A claim has been received from Mr. Wogan and it is at present under consideration.
Arising out of that answer, is the Minister aware that it has been under consideration for more than six months and can he give any hope that shortly the consideration will terminate and a decision will be arrived at?
The case is a very unusual one. The only piece of property which is actually in hands at the present moment is a typewriter. Instructions have been issued which will, I anticipate, secure the return to Mr. Wogan of the typewriter within the next two or three days. There are certain other articles which it is established were taken by the Military, and there is no reason why the full matter of settlement in respect of those articles could not be finished inside a fortnight. There are some other items which it is established were in no way interfered with or taken by the Military and in respect of those items I cannot say that any decision will be taken. The matter is at dispute, and the Minister for Finance may have something to say if it is to be considered at all.