asked the Minister for Finance whether he is aware that claims for the seizure of three motor cars in November and January, 1921, by British forces, made by D.J. O'Regan, St. Patrick's Place, Bandon, together with claims for the dismantling of motor cars and failure to return vital parts removed, as well as the compulsory closing down of his business in February, 1921, have been disallowed by the Shaw Commission. and whether, in view of the fact that Mr. O'Regan's business is practically ruined in consequence of his losses, he will state if any machinery for dealing with such claims is yet set up, and, if so, whether he will expedite the hearing of the claims made by O'Regan.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - BRITISH SEIZURE OF MOTOR CARS.
No machinery for dealing with claims mentioned by the Deputy which have been disallowed by the Compensation (Ireland) Commission has yet been set up, and negotiations on the subject are still proceeding with the British Government. When a tribunal is established every effort will be made to secure the expeditious hearing and disposal of claims.