asked the Minister for Finance when the rates in the cases of two houses taken over by the Military in Tullamore, amounting to £49 7s. 6d., and £5 5s., respectively, which accrued during their occupation, will be paid to the Tullamore Urban District Council.

In arriving at the compensation payable in the case of premises commandeered by the Military the principle adopted is that such compensation shall be inclusive of rates. The Tullamore District Council should accordingly present their claim to the occupiers of the premises in question.