To ask the Minister for Defence if he can say how soon he hopes to be in a position to have the Hibernian Hall, Ballina, returned to the owners, and if it is proposed to pay compensation for any loss which may be sustained by the commandeering of the hall by the military authorities.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. - BALLINA HIBERNIAN HALL.
The local responsible officers are of opinion they will be able to evacuate this hall in a fortnight, but this is perhaps too sanguine an opinion. It will be evacuated at the earliest possible moment. The question of compensation for occupation of the premises is under consideration.