asked the Minister for Defence if he is aware that Mrs. Margaret O'Brien, mother of Private James O'Brien, 27b, Kenmare, No. 5673, Pay Book 13985, has received no dependent's allowance since he attested on March 15th, 1922, although he signed a form stating that he contributed 25s. per week to her support, exclusive of all, and whether he will take steps to have the matter inquired into?
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. [ORAL ANSWERS.] - DEPENDENT'S ALLOWANCE (KENMARE).
Mrs. O'Brien's claim has been disallowed, after due investigation, on the ground that the normal amount contributed by her son towards the upkeep of the home over and above the cost of his own maintenance therein for a reasonable period prior to enlistment, was less than the minimum required by regulations, namely, 12s. a week, before an allowance might be issued.