asked the Minister for Finance whether he is now in a position to make an announcement regarding the setting up in Dublin of a branch of the War Compensation Court to deal with Claims for Compensation arising from actions of the British Army and R.I.C. during the period 1920-21, which claims do not come under the terms of reference of the Shaw Commission, and if he is in a position to make a statement as to the progress of the negotiations with the British Government on this subject; further, to ask whether, in view of the anxiety of many Motor Traders and others who have lost vast sums from the above-mentioned causes during that period, he will consider the desirability of a public announcement as to the probability or otherwise of compensation being obtained.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - ESTABLISHMENT OF WAR COMPENSATION COURTS.
Negotiations with the British Government on this subject have reached an advanced stage. When the final arrangements have been made for the establishment of a Dublin Branch of the War Compensation Court a public announcement will be made without delay.