asked the Minister for Defence whether he is aware that dependents' allowance has not been granted to Mrs. Costello, Castlemaine Street, Athlone, in respect of her son, Bernard, who joined the National Army on the 8th April, 1922, and is at present stationed in Collins Barracks, Dublin; whether sanction will be given for this allowance and payment expedited.
WRITTEN ANSWERS. - ATHLONE DEPENDENTS' ALLOWANCE.
SEAN O LAIDHIN
Before enlistment, the amount normally contributed by Bernard Costello to his home over and above the cost of his own maintenance therein was less than the namely, 12s. per week, ore an allowance may be issued. It was in fact, about 8s. per week. Mrs. Costello's claims in respect of her sons, Bernard and John, were, however, considered jointly, and an allowance of 21s. per week was issued. On the demobilisation of her son John the allowance ceased.