asked the President if he can state the result of the inquiries made into the claims of the ex-Connaught Rangers.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - CLAIM OF EX-CONNAUGHT RANGERS.
From the report presented by the Committee appointed to enquire into this matter, it does not appear that the circumstances are such as to sustain any claim for compensation from the Government, and after careful consideration, the Minister for Finance is not prepared to recommend that any payment from Government funds in respect of such a claim should be made. Such of the men concerned, however, as are not employed on Government work already will be afforded an opportunity of obtaining such employment, provided that they have not already refused Government employment or having obtained it have lost it through causes within their own control.
Steps have been taken with a view to ascertaining the names of the individuals to whom this concession should apply.