asked the Minister for Supplies if he will state the reasons for the delay in paying compensation to Mr. P. Reddy, Grangehiggin, Kilmeague, Naas, in respect of turbary acquired from him by the Turf Development Board; and when it is proposed to pay compensation to him.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Kildare Turbary Claim.
The delay in payment of compensation is attributable to (a) Mr. Reddy's refusal to accept an offer made to him in February last in respect of part of his loss (thus necessitating the reference of the case to the official arbitrator) and (b) certain legal problems associated with the construction of roads across these and other lands. The legal difficulties have now been resolved and a final offer of compensation in respect of the entire loss will be made at an early date. If the offer is not acceptable to Mr. Reddy, the whole case will be referred to arbitration without further delay.