asked the Minister for Finance if he will state what is the reason for the delay in dealing with the claim of Mrs. Dolphin, of Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan, for compensation for destruction of house and property caused by the Irregulars during the raid on that town; if he is aware that the claim, the amount of which being £552 1s., was made by Mrs. Dolphin fourteen months ago, that the delay in making payment is causing great hardship, Mrs. Dolphin having to pay heavy interest on money which it was necessary to borrow to pay for goods destroyed and repair of house, and if he will see that immediate steps are taken to expedite settlement of claim.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - BALLYCONNELL CLAIM.
SEAN MAC GIOLLA 'N RIOGH
No decree or report has been received in the Ministry of Finance in regard to Mrs. Dolphin's claim for compensation. I am asking the State Solicitor whether the claim has yet been adjudicated on.