asked the Minister for Local Government whether the residence of Mr. John Power, 32, Peter's Lane, Waterford, was used as a polling booth during the recent Election in Waterford; whether Mr. Power has applied for payment both locally and to the Ministry, and whether the amount due to him will be paid forthwith.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - HIRE OF WATERFORD POLLING STATION.
I will answer this question. The facts are as stated.
Payments of this kind are primarily a matter for the Returning Officer, to whom advances have been made enabling him to meet any reasonable claims.
I may say that the last advance was on December 11th, when £300 were sent. If the matter is not now settled, I will inquire further into it.