asked the Minister for Finance if he will state why compensation has been refused to Mr. Patrick Hagan, Ryne, Killoe, Co. Longford, in respect of personal injuries inflicted by British Forces in Longford on July 6th, 1921, also for the loss of cattle destroyed by the same forces during the same year; whether, in view of doctor's evidence to the effect that Mr. Hagan is still suffering from the effects of the illtreatment he received at the hands of the British Forces in 1921, he will have the case reconsidered with a view to granting compensation.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - LONGFORD COMPENSATION CLAIM.
SEAN O LAIDHIN
The application of the person named by the Deputy for compensation in respect of personal injuries sustained on the 6th July, 1921, was carefully considered by the Compensation (Personal Injuries) Committee, who came to the conclusion that the injuries received were not of a serious nature, and that the applicant's earning capacity was not impaired. I see no reason, therefore, why the case should be reconsidered.
As regards the claim for loss of cattle destroyed, the only claim resembling this is a claim for the loss of a pig, which has been ruled upon by the Compensation (Ireland) Commission as outside the scope of their terms of reference.
Is the Minister aware that this man has a doctor's certificate to prove that he was over six months in hospital and that he is suffering still?
I have no evidence at all of that. He was arrested on the 6th July, 1921, and released in November, 1921. He did not see a doctor until the 20th February, 1922, when he was attended for seven days. I have no information that he received any medical treatment while under arrest.
If such information is submitted will the Minister have this case reconsidered?
I will consider any evidence.