asked the Minister for Defence if he will state what is the cause of the delay in the payment of a claim for meat supplied to the Military Barracks. Athlone, by Mr. James Campbell, Victualler, Athlone, particulars of which were furnished on several occasions.
WRITTEN ANSWERS. - ARMY ACCOUNTS—ATHLONE CLAIM.
Payment of Mr. James Campbell's claim has not been made, as the account was incurred during a period in respect of which claims cannot be discharged out of funds voted by the Dáil for the maintenance of the Army. The general question as to what extent and from what funds these claims may be settled has yet to receive consideration. Pending a decision, Mr. Campbell's claim cannot get further consideration.