§ Mr. E. KELLYasked the Secretary of State for War whether any offer or any payment of compensation has been made to A. J. Byrne in respect of damage done to the Weekly Observer Printing Works, Newcastle West, by police and military on the 28th June last; and can he state why the Irish military authorities refuse to answer Mr. Bryne's letters dealing with the question?
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§ Sir A. WILLIAMSONI am informed that the military authorities have answered several communications from Mr. Bryne, and at his request are now in communication with his solicitors. I understand that no offer of compensation has yet been made.