asked the Minister for Defence whether he is aware that Mrs. Ellen Long, of Dunmorley, Timoleague, Co. Cork, has made repeated applications for dependants allowance in respect of her son, Edward Long, Army No. 40680, Pay Book No. 4060, who joined the National Army at Clonakilty, Co. Cork, on 11th February, 1923, and whether he will state the reason for withholding payment of the allowance, and if payment will now be made.
WRITTEN ANSWERS. - DEPENDANTS' ALLOWANCE (TIMOLEAGUE, CO. CORK).
Only one application was received—on the 15th September last—from Mrs. Long. Her claim was duly investigated and disallowed, on the ground that the extent of her dependence (if any) on her son, was less than the minimum required by regulations before an allowance may be issued.