Mr. NUGENTasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether compensation at the rate of 10s. per week had been awarded in the case of Christopher Broughal, 133, Foley Street, Dublin, who was injured during the rebellion in Dublin last year, and who was the sole support of his mother, since deceased, and a young sister aged eight years; whether he is aware that on the death of Christopher Broughal in April this year, as a result of the injuries he received, application was made for compensation on behalf of his sister, Mary Broughal, who had been dependent on him, and who, after her mother's death, had gone to live with her half-brother, John Kelly, at 14, St. Joseph's Parade; if he will explain why compensation had been refused in the case of this dependant; and if he will see that provision is made for this young girl's upkeep by having reasonable compensation awarded?
§ Mr. DUKEAn award of 10s. a week was approved in the case of Christopher Broughal in respect of injuries sustained by him in the Rebellion with effect from the 25th April, 1916, and the allowance was paid down to the date of his death. Application was subsequently made for a grant of compensation to the sister of the deceased, but I am informed that dependency was not established.