asked the Minister for Finance if he has received repeated applications from J. Colgan, Stradbally, Leix, for the return of a gun valued at £25 taken from him by members of the Irish Volunteers at Stradbally on September 26th, 1921, and if he is now in a position to trace and return it to its owner, or state what amount he is prepared to pay as compensation for loss of same.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - SEIZURE OF GUN (STRADBALLY).
The claim referred to by the Deputy was duly received by the Committee set up under the Indemnity Act, 1924, who have not, however, yet furnished any recommendation in the case. Until they shall have furnished their recommendation I am not in a position to say what compensation, if any, will be payable.