Vol. 6 No. 10
There is another motion on the Order Paper by Deputy Heffernan:—
That the Dáil is of opinion that special measures should be taken by the Government to recompense the suppliers of milk to the creameries of the Condensed Milk Company of Ireland for the losses which they suffered owing to the seizure of those creameries in May, 1922, by unauthorised persons.
I would like to know, with regard to this motion of mine, from Ministers if they would like to have it deferred until another day. I do not see the Minister for Agriculture present, and I think he is the Minister best acquainted with what happened during this trouble. The Minister for Industry and Commerce is not here either, and he is also acquainted with the subject. If Ministers prefer that the matter should be discussed now I will do so.
I think it would be better if the Deputy moved the motion now. I have been looking into the matter and unless it would come within the scope of the Damage to Property Act. I do not know how any provision could be made for payment. If it does come within the scope of the Damage to Property Act it is, I should say at least, a consequential loss which is excluded. Perhaps if the Deputy is willing to postpone it we will look into it.
It will be beaten. There is nothing for it. There is no case.
This motion is down for some considerable time, and was put off from day to day. No doubt that was not the fault of Ministers. The result, however, is that it has not been decided when it would come on.
I would endeavour as far as it is possible to give time for it when we re-assemble. I would like to tell the Deputy, while that is the case, that I do not know that we have ever been so busy as during the last fortnight or three weeks.
Perhaps the President will give some indication as to when the Dáil will re-assemble on the adjournment.
As there is a very important event coming on next week, I suppose it would be unfair to ask the Dáil to assemble then. I take it the next meeting then would be on Tuesday week.
I think it is the view of the President and the Dáil that this matter should be postponed until the next meeting. It can then be put on the Order Paper.
Consideration of motion adjourned.
