asked the Minister for Local Government if he is aware that sums awarded in April, 1922, by way of compensation to officers of Athy Union retired under the Co. Kildare Amalgamation of Unions Scheme, and payable by the Leix County Council, still remain unpaid, although repeated applications have been made by the persons affected, some of whom are being put to much inconvenience by the default of the body liable, and if he will issue an order requiring the County Council to fulfil its obligations in this respect without further delay.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - COMPENSATION OF ATHY OFFICIALS.
The answer is in the affirmative. Correspondence with the Leix County Council has passed on the matter, and an Inspector has been specially detailed to endeavour to have it adjusted. I have no special powers to insist upon these payments. Of course, the parties concerned have their ordinary legal remedies.