asked the Minister for Defence if he will state (a) the date of occupation of the Tipperary Grammar School by the National Army; (b) the amount of rent, if any, paid to the Governors of the Schools founded by Erasmus Smith, for occupation by the Army; (c) the date of evacuation of the Schools by the National Army; (d) the amount of compensation for damage to the Schools, if any, paid to the Governors of the Schools founded by Erasmus Smith; and (e) the amount, if any, claimed by the Governors of the Schools founded by Erasmus Smith, for damage or compensation for the use of the Schools.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Tipperary Grammar School.
The Tipperary Grammar School was occupied by the National Army on the 30th July, 1922, and was evacuated by them on the 19th September, 1923. For that period, the Governors were paid a rent of £250. The Governors claimed a sum of £2,069 1s. 8d. for damage to premises and equipment and the claim was eventually settled by the payment of a sum of £560.