asked the Minister for Defence if he will state why compensation has not been paid to Michael O'Hara, Bohernacross, Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford, in respect of his son William, who was killed in Castlerea on July 5th, 1922; further, if he is aware that this man is 88 years of age, and is in very poor circumstances owing to the death of his son, and to ask that payment be expedited.
WRITTEN ANSWERS. - CO. LONGFORD COMPENSATION CLAIM.
SEAN O LAIDHIN
Investigations of the claim made by Mr. O'Hara necessarily took some time. They have now been completed, and payment will be made at an early date.
SEAN O LAIDHIN
asked the Minister for Defence if he will expedite payment of compensation to Mr. Patrick Kelleher, Aughintemple, Co. Longford, in respect of his son, Thomas, who was killed by British Forces at Drumlish, Co. Longford, on the 19th June, 1921; further, whether Mr. Kelleher has made several applications for compensation, and has suffered a serious financial loss owing to the death of his son, and if in view of this he will have this case dealt with immediately.
Mr. Kelleher's claim has been under investigation, and the necessary enquiries have now been completed. The case will be decided forthwith and payment of any award made at an early date.