asked the Minister for Defence:—(1) Whether it is the intention of the Army Authorities to grant compensation to Mrs. Adamson, Athlone Road, Moate, in respect of her son, George Adamson, late O.C. Athlone Brigade—and who was also actively engaged in Anglo-Irish war—who was shot dead in Athlone in April, 1922. (2) Further to ask is the Minister aware that Mrs. Adamson has not received dependents' allowance in respect of her three sons, Commandant Joseph Adamson, Athlone; Sergeant John Adamson. Clara, and Volunteer William Adamson. Athlone, who are serving in the National Army since May, 1922, and as these men, prior to enlisting, were her chief support, will he see the question of allowance is speedily dealt with?
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. - COMPENSATION AND DEPENDENTS' ALLOWANCE.
SEAN O LAIDHIN
Mrs. Adamson is being paid an allowance of 35s. per week in respect of the death of her son, Brigadier Adamson, pending a consideration of the case subsequent to the passing of an Army Pensions Act.
Regarding her claims for Dependent's Allowance, none is issuable in respect of her son, Commandant Joseph Adamson, as he is in receipt of a flat rate of pay which covers any allowance which might otherwise be paid to his mother, and none is payable in respect of her son Sergeant John Adamson, as he was not in the habit of contributing to her support for a reasonable period prior to his enlistment. An allowance of 7s. per week is being paid in respect of Volunteer William Adamson.
May I ask the Minister can he give me any idea as to when the allowance of 35s. per week was granted in respect of the son George, who was killed in Athlone?
I am sorry I cannot, but I will find out, and communicate the information to the Deputy.