asked the Minister for Defence what extra compensation in addition to the sum of £25 already paid will be given to Mr. Patrick Casey, Rathkeane, Ruan, County Clare, in respect of the commandeering of a new motor car by the National Army in August, 1922, having regard to the six months retention of the car, during which period it suffered very large depreciation in value from constant use.
WRITTEN ANSWERS. - COMMANDEERED MOTOR CAR (RUAN, CO. CLARE.)
Mr. Casey's car was seized as a military necessity in order to prevent its use for Irregular purposes. It is estimated that the sum already paid will put the car in as good a condition as when taken, and it is, therefore, not proposed to make any further payment.