Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 29 May 1941

Vol. 83 No. 10

Committee on Finance. - Vote 14—Property Losses Compensation.

Mr. O Ceallaigh

I move:—

Go ndeontar suim ná raghaidh thar £650 chun slánuithe na suime is gá chun íoctha as Mhuirir a thiocfaidh chun bheith iníoctha i rith na bliana dar críoch an 31adh lá de Mhárta, 1942, chun íocaíocht alos Maoine do Mhilleadh no do Dhíobháladh (Uimh. 15 de 1923; Uimh. 19 de 1926; Uimh. 35 de 1933; Uimh. 18 de 1937, Alt 17; agus ar shlite eile).

That a sum, not exceeding £650, be granted to complete the sum necessary to defray the Charge which will come in course of payment during the year ending the 31st day of March, 1942, for payments in respect of Destruction of or Injuries to Property (No. 15 of 1923; No. 19 of 1926; No. 35 of 1933; No. 18 of 1937, Sec. 17; and otherwise).

Mr. Flinn

There is a decrease of £200 on this Vote. As indicated in the Dáil on a previous occasion, this service is a diminishing one. It would be closed down long ago if the parties interested exercised even reasonable diligence in having their claims disposed of. At the time that this Estimate was being prepared five cases were still outstanding for one reason or another. Notice is now given to all parties concerned that provision for this class of compensation will not be continued after the current year. Applicants or their solicitors should take the necessary steps without delay as otherwise any awards made by the courts will run the risk of becoming nugatory.

General Mulcahy

Is it proposed to issue an official notice in Iris Oifigiúil or in any other way so that people who may be affected by the decision will have this information?

Mr. Flinn

Notice will be sent to individuals in each case.

Vote agreed to.