asked the Minister for Defence if he will see that the claim of Mr. Michael Leahy for damage done to his house in Ballymore-Eustace by the National Troops about July, 1922, is paid as soon as possible.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - BALLYMORE-EUSTACE HOUSE DAMAGED BY MILITARY.
A cheque in full settlement of Mr. Leahy's claim has now been issued by the Office of Public Works.
Arising out of the Ministers answer, may I draw his attention to the fact that a cheque for £10 has been sent to this man in full settlement of a very large amount of damage done to his property. It is obviously a most inadequate sum, and as this man is naturally most discontented with the amount, I would ask if the Minister will inquire into the account again?
I feel that full representations have already been made by the applicant. If he has anything further to add I am sure I will entertain it and pass it on to the Office of Public Works for consideration by their officials, who have already dealt with cases of assessing damage done and the assessment of rent due.