asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware that an award of £20 has been made in the case of Kathleen Gains, 9, George's Place, a child of ten years of age, who was in hospital for six months, and is now lame as a result of wounds received in May, 1922; and whether, having regard to the serious injuries sustained by this child, he will have the case reconsidered, with a view to increasing the award.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - AN INJURED CHILD.
The Compensation (Personal Injuries) Committee which heard this case was appointed by the Minister for Finance to recommend what sums should in reason and fairness be paid in the several cases falling within its terms of reference.
There is no doubt that the Compensation (Personal Injuries) Committee gave careful and sympathetic consideration to each case, including the present one, which they investigated, and in the circumstances, as I feel confident that they took into consideration all the facts affecting the case, I do not consider that I would be justified in taking the course suggested by the Deputy.