asked the Minister for Defence whether he is aware that Divisional Commandant James Tormey, I.R.A., was killed in action at Cornafulla, Athlone, on February 2nd, 1921, and that Lieutenant Joseph Tormey was shot dead in Ballykinlar Camp on January 17th, 1921; further, whether it is proposed to grant compensation to the parents of the above, who reside at Moneen, Moate, and who are in poor circumstances owing to the loss of their sons.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - COMPENSATION FOR PRE-TRUCE VOLUNTEERS.
SEAN O LAIDHIN
I am informed that James and Joseph Tormey were killed as stated. The question of compensation will be considered under the provisions of the Army Pensions Act, 1923.
Will the Minister say if the same will apply to Joseph Sloane, who was killed at Ballykinlar at the same time?
That is a separate question, I think.