asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware that on the 5th of November, 1920, British military raided the house of Miss Eileen Parr, Staplestown Road, Carlow, destroying furniture, floors, etc., and terrorising the occupants to such an extent that James Parr, brother of Miss Eileen Parr, became mentally affected and died as a consequence; and whether, seeing that Miss Parr's brother was her sole support and that she is now practically destitute, he will undertake to consider this case as exceptional with a view to compensation.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. [ORAL ANSWERS.] - CARLOW COMPENSATION APPLICATION.
EAMON O DUBHGHAILL
Enquiry has been made at the Office of the Compensation (Ireland) Commission, and it has been ascertained that a claim in respect of the damage to property referred to has been lodged on behalf of the person named by the Deputy. The claim will, it is believed, be the subject of investigation by a War Compensation Court or similar body at a later date. The application of Miss Parr on behalf of her brother, James Parr, for compensation in respect of injury to his health, has been fully and carefuly investigated by the Compensation (Personal Injuries) Committee, who have recommended that no compensation should be paid. I have no confirmation of the Deputy's statement that James Parr has since died.