asked the Minister for Defence whether he is aware that Private Timothy Martin (47076), Band, 10th Inf. Bn., Mícheál Barracks, Cork, joined the National Army at Cork on the 15th November, 1922; that he has made repeated enquiries for a dependence allowance for his mother, Mrs. Jane Martin, of 14 Mary Street, Cork; that he filled up forms, and when he went to Portobello Barracks, Dublin, was informed that an allowance of 14/- per week had been authorised to be paid to his mother on the 14th August, 1923; and that, up to the present, Mrs. Martin has not received any allowance; and if he will take immediate steps to secure the payment of this allowance.
WRITTEN ANSWERS. - DEPENDENT'S ALLOWANCE.
Private Timothy Martin, who attested on the 15th November, 1922, made application for dependent's allowance for his mother, Mrs. Jane Martin, 14 Mary Street, Cork. The claim was passed for payment at the rate of 14/- per week. The final instalment of arrears was paid on the 30th ultimo, clearing the account up to the date of Private Martin's discharge from the Army.