asked the Minister for Defence whether he is aware that a sum of £38 6s. 6d. is due to Mr. John Corbett, of Ballisodare, Co. Sligo, for the billeting of National Troops during October, November and December last; that this amount has been duly certified by the local Military Officers; that several applications have been made for payment; and will he see that this claim receives immediate attention; further, to ask the Minister if he is aware that the following accounts are due to persons in the Ballisodare-Collooney District, viz., Mrs. Mullen, £112; Mrs. Noble, £111; Mrs. Scott, £70 14s.; Mrs. O'Harte, £152; and Mrs. Williams, £85, and will he give instructions to have these claims investigated and paid as early as possible.
[WRITTEN ANSWERS.] - PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS.
The accounts of Mr. Corbett and Mrs. Mullen are now being settled. The others are still under examination. Any necessary investigation will be expedited.