asked the Minister for Finance if he can state the cause of the delay in paying compensation to John O'Brien, Clonbouig, Kilbrittain, Co. Cork, for the loss of his hay and straw, which were burned by British Forces in 1921, and for which he was awarded £115 in October, 1923.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - COMPENSATION CLAIM (CO. CORK).
SEAN PRIOMHDHAIL
An award of £122, with costs, in favour of the person named by the Deputy in respect of the destruction of hay and straw in 1921, was notified by the Compensation (Ireland) Commission at the beginning of March last. This award, which is presumably the one referred to, was duly discharged by the despatch of a paying order to the applicant's solicitor on 21st April.