asked the Minister for Finance whether he can, in view of the delay in the hearing of the claim for compensation of Col. E. H. Pickwood, Butlerstown House, Glanmire, Co. Cork, in respect of the total destruction of his dwelling-house and out-offices on March 17th, 1923, advance him some money on account of his claim to allow him to continue his industry at Glanmire and thereby to keep his workmen in employment?
WRITTEN ANSWERS. - CO. CORK COMPENSATION CLAIM.
I regret that pending the hearing of the claim in court, I am unable to sanction any advance from public funds.