asked the Minister for Defence if he will see that the claim of Sergeant Whelan, Transport, Naas Barracks, for repairs to a military car smashed up at Kill, Straffan, in November, 1921, and the necessary parts for which cost him £20, is settled as soon as possible.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - REPAIRING DAMAGED MILITARY CAR.
Sergt. Whelan's claim arose during the period prior to the inception of the late Provisional Government. The question as to what extent and from what funds claims arising during that period will be met, is under consideration. Pending a general decision, it is regretted that it is not practicable to consider the particular claim in question.
Arising out of that answer, may I ask if the President will see if anything can possibly be done for this man? His is a very hard case. This motor car was dragged in from Kill practically in smithereens, and he had to purchase parts for it.
Now, the Deputy is making a speech.
It is involved, as I have stated in the answer, in a matter that has not yet been decided, that is how far, and from where, applications of this kind can be considered. There are no particular funds available, and it will need a vote by the Dáil to meet payments such as this if it were decided to make such recommendations.