asked the Minister for Defence whether he has received a report from the Carlow Military Authorities concerning the case of John Donnelly, of Castle Hill, Carlow, who was brought out at night and threatened to be shot by National Troops and Officers in uniform for a remark alleged to have been made by him to another, and which both denied; whether, seeing that this incident has ruined the chance of this man earning a livelihood in Carlow, in which he has been resident for over 16 years, that he has now been idle for over 15 months, the case will be re-considered with a view to granting adequate compensation for his losses?
WRITTEN ANSWER. - ALLEGED ILL-TREATMENT OF CARLOW MAN.
EAMON O DUBHGHAILL
I have received a report of the incident referred to. Donnelly was taken out at night-time and cautioned in connection with statements alleged to have been made by him regarding the death of General Collins. I am not aware that the incident has ruined his chance of earning a livelihood in Carlow. He left his employment of his own free will. The case is not one in which compensation can be awarded.