asked the Minister for Defence whether he is aware that on or about the 14th October, 1922, a cow, the property of James Dowd, of Fortunestown, Saggart, Co. Dublin, was killed by a military car, No. 309282; that a claim was duly made on the Military Authorities; whether the General Headquarters, Parkgate, had before them on the 20th September, 1923, full reports from the Military Officers who investigated this case; whether any action was taken or any decision arrived at, and if he will state why Mr. Dowd was not told of the decision and paid his money.
WRITTEN ANSWERS. - CLAIM FOR COW KILLED.
I am aware that a cow, the property of Mr. James Dowd, Saggart, had to be destroyed as a result of injuries inflicted by a military car in October, 1922. A claim for compensation was received shortly afterwards. Full reports on the circumstances of the accident have not been received.
The claim is still under consideration, and I am arranging that a decision will be reached at a very early date.