asked the Minister for Home Affairs if he is aware that on Saturday night, 26th May, 1923, a C.I.D. motor car, No. IK.2305, crashed into the window of a shop at 49 Summerhill Parade, breaking two large plate-glass windows, window frame, shelving, and goods to the value of £30; and if he will say whether the damage will be paid for and to whom the owner will apply for payment.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - SUMMERHILL PARADE INCIDENT.
My attention has been called to this case by the owner of the damaged premises, Mr. James Duggan, who has been informed that the Government cannot accept any responsibility for the accident.
Arising out of the Minister's answer, may I ask him whether the Government intend to deny liability for the action of their servants while carrying out official duties?
Mr. O'HIGGINS
It is not the practice for a Government Department to acknowledge liability for an accident incurred by one of its officials. It is, of course, open to the person whose property was injured to prosecute the official.