§ Mr. BYRNEasked what steps, if any, the Government will take to meet the wishes of the Irish people in their demand for compensation for the dependants of the innocent victims of the shootings during the rising in Ireland?
§ Mr. DUKEThe applicants for compensation out of public funds to whose appeals the question relates are of large number, and the circumstances of the applications vary considerably. In some instances the facts are known or capable of easy ascertainment; in others, inquiry in Ireland is necessary. I have directed that the necessary inquiries shall be made without delay. Each case will be dealt with upon its own facts. As to the general principle involved, I cannot at present say more than that in every case where there is reasonable ground for payment out of public funds I trust it will be made.