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Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 28 May 1930

Vol. 35 No. 1

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Tipperary Compensation Award.

asked the Minister for Finance if he will state why the award for rebuilding granted by the Shaw Commission to Miss Ryan, now Mrs. Murphy, Tipperary Town, in respect of the destruction of her premises by British Forces, had not been paid; if he is aware that the courts have ordered that this rebuilding award is now to be given to the landlord, Mr. Hansard, to pay the latter's liability to the Munster and Leinster Bank; that the tenant who invested in this property about £1,000 has now been left destitute; that the Tipperary Urban Council, at a meeting held on the 5th May, 1930, unanimously passed a resolution protesting in the strongest possible manner against the injustice meted out to Mrs. Murphy, and if he will state the present position of the case.

The award of £1,900 by the Compensation (Ireland) Commission was made in favour of William Hansard and Miss Kate Ryan (now Mrs. Murphy) jointly, and has not been paid because no evidence has been furnished to my Department that the reinstatement condition attached by the Commission has been fulfilled. I am aware that the Munster and Leinster Bank have a charge, created by way of equitable mortgage, against Mr. Hansard's interest in the premises. I am also aware of the proceedings in the High Court and Supreme Court, but the result of these proceedings does not affect the rebuilding condition, and, subject to any legal advice which I may receive, it is proposed to make payment in favour of both parties jointly when that condition has been carried out. The resolution of the Tipperary Urban Council, to which the Deputy refers, has been received in my Department.

Will the Minister say what portion of this award will be given to Mrs. Murphy?

It is a joint award, and is subject to a reinstatement condition.

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