Dáil Éireann - Volume 39 - 08 July, 1931

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - The Recent Wolfe Tone Celebrations.

Mr. Little Mr. Little

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Mr. Little asked the Minister for Justice whether it is intended to make any payment by way of compensation or damages to the Great Southern Railway Company and to other persons damnified by reason of the cancellation [1559] of the train service to Sallins on Sunday, the 21st June, arranged for the Wolfe Tone celebration; and, if so, will he state the enactment by virtue of which it is intended to pay.

Minister for Justice (Mr. Fitzgerald-Kenney) James Fitzgerald-Kenney

Minister for Justice (Mr. Fitzgerald-Kenney): I am not aware there is any good ground for the payment of compensation in this matter.

Mr. Little Mr. Little

Mr. Little: Would the Minister answer the second part of the question?

Mr. Fitzgerald-Kenney Mr. Fitzgerald-Kenney

Mr. Fitzgerald-Kenney: How does it arise?

Mr. Little Mr. Little

Mr. Little: Arising out of the question whether if a claim were established for the payment of compensation on what authority he would make the payment?

Mr. Fitzgerald-Kenney Mr. Fitzgerald-Kenney

Mr. Fitzgerald-Kenney: When the Deputy ceases to be hypothetical I will answer his question.

Dáil Éireann 39 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. The Recent Wolfe Tone Celebrations.

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