asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware that a good deal of dissatisfaction exists amongst a number of dismissed and resigned R.I.C. men, whose claims have been disallowed by the Committee that inquired into such claims, and if it is intended to set up any tribunal before which such men can put forward their cases; further, when it is intended to make payment to those whose claims have been allowed.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - DISMISSED AND RESIGNED R.I.C.
I cannot see my way to a rehearing of any case in which the Committee referred to was not satisfied that the applicant resigned or was dismissed from the R.I.C. by reason of his national sympathies. The cases reported on by the Committee are at present being examined with a view to the issue of the necessary certificates under Section 5 (1) of the Superannuation and Pensions Act, 1923. Provision for the payment of such pensions as are granted is being taken in a Supplementary Estimate which will be laid before the Dáil at an early date.