asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware that Mrs. McCarthy, Finna Road, Thurles, was awarded only £100 compensation for the death of her son, who was shot by R.I.C. on March 27th, 1920; that on this occasion, also, an attempt was made to burn and blow up Mrs. McCarthy's house, which she, with her family, had to leave and seek lodgings, thereby incurring heavy expenses; that her youngest daughter died shortly afterwards from shock; and whether, having regard to these circumstances and to the inadequacy of the award, the matter will be reopened, with a view to increasing the amount granted.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Thurles Compensation Award.
I have nothing to add to the reply given by me on the 16th May, 1928, to a question by Deputy Timothy Sheehy (Tipperary) relative to the same case.
Does the Minister think that justice has been done to this family after the hardship which they went through during the Black-and-Tan time by allowing them only £100, while other people in the same town got up to £800?
The matter was considered by the Personal Injuries Committee. It was sent back by me to that Committee for reconsideration, and the Committee adhered to its recommendation. With regard to the amount, I think the Deputy knows that that is really based on the question of dependency. Where there is dependency, the amount will be larger than where there is either no dependency or only partial dependency.
Will the Minister refer to that same Committee those who are in receipt of army pensions and see how they will get on?
That is a matter for the Minister for Defence.