asked the Minister for Justice if he will state (a) the total amount of the unclaimed funds in the High Court of Justice as set out in List No. (1) and List No. (2) published in Iris Oifigiúilfor 27th November, 1953, and (b) where these funds are invested.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Unclaimed Funds in High Court.
Mr. Boland
The answer to this question is in the form of a tabular statement which, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, I propose to circulate with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:—
UNCLAIMED FUNDS IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE.
LIST No. 1.
Cash |
£172,257 |
19 |
1 |
3½% Exchequer Bonds |
£326,995 |
2 |
11 |
Fourth National Loan |
£84,879 |
12 |
10 |
3½% War Loan |
£45,597 |
1 |
11 |
TOTAL |
£629,729 |
16 |
9 |
LIST No. 2.
Cash |
£32,745 |
16 |
2 |
3½% Exchequer Bonds |
£12,754 |
5 |
2 |
3½% War Loan |
£25,386 |
15 |
8 |
TOTAL |
£70,886 |
17 |
0 |
Can the Minister say whether any of these funds are ever claimed by anybody?
Mr. Boland
I never claimed any of them.