asked the Minister for Finance if he will state in how many cases in the General Election of 1938 candidates forfeited their deposits; if any repayments (either wholly or partly) of such deposits have since been made, and, if so, on what grounds.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Forfeited Election Deposits.
The number of deposits forfeited by candidates at the General Election held in 1938 was 20. In no case has any repayment been made.