asked the Minister for Finance if he will state how many claims under the Workmen's Compensation Acts are outstanding in State Departments; further, if he will state whether in some cases the claims are years awaiting settlement; and, if so, if he will issue a general instruction to Departments to bring these cases to an immediate and favourable conclusion.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Workmen's Compensation Claims.
The information sought in the first part of the question is not available in my Department. As regards the second part, I feel certain the position is not as suggested by the Deputy but, if he has any particular case in mind, I will have it investigated on his sending particulars to my Department.