asked the Minister for Finance whether he will now state the recipients of the monies which were deducted from decrees, in respect of grants given by the "White Cross" to those whose homes were burnt during the Black and Tan regime; and, further, whether he will state the total amount of monies withheld in respect of said grants in the Saorstát, and whether he can state for what purpose the said monies are to be utilised.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - GRANTS TO VICTIMS OF BLACK AND TAN REGIME.
SEAN O LAIDHIN
The advances made by the White Cross Trustees were, in almost every case, covered by Deeds of Charge on any monies granted by way of compensation, and any sums deducted when discharging awards or decrees have therefore been duly paid over to the White Cross Trustees. The amount so far paid to the Trustees is approximately £101,000. The Minister for Finance has no control over the funds of the White Cross, and has no information as to the purpose for which they may be utilised.
Is the Minister in a position to state the names of the Trustees to whom the monies were handed over?
I have not the names of the Trustees at the moment, but I could get them.