asked the Minister for Defence whether a claim for compensation was lodged on June 20th, 1923, by Mr. John Machin, Solicitor, Mullingar, on behalf of Mr. John Bracken, Ballbarn, Moate, in respect of his son, Pte. Peter Bracken, National Army, who was accidentally shot on April 29th, 1923, at Mullingar; whether, in view of the fact that the deceased was the principal support of his parents, the consideration of this claim will be expedited.
WRITTEN ANSWERS. - ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING AT MULLINGAR—QUESTION OF COMPENSATION.
SEAN O LAIDHIN
I am unable to trace the receipt of the claim referred to.