asked the Minister for Finance why compensation of £180 offered to a person in County Galway (name supplied) in a letter dated 27th June, 1973, has not yet been paid.

The offer of compensation in this case was made by letter on 6th February, 1974, but a reply was not received until 20th June, 1975.

Was it paid?

Payment of the £180 compensation is now in order and will be paid at once, so the Deputy should send out his letter immediately.

The power of the question is great.