asked the Minister for Defence if he is aware that the claim of Mrs. Keegan, Timahoe, Kilcock, Co. Kildare, for dependents allowance in respect of her son, Matthew Keegan, a soldier of the National Army, stationed at Westport Barracks, has been before the Quartermaster-General's Department for a considerable time, and if he will see that this woman, who is in poor circumstances and a widow, with four young children to maintain, is granted an allowance.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS ORAL ANSWERS. - KILDARE CLAIM FOR DEPENDENTS' ALLOWANCE.
A cheque has now been sent to Mrs. Keegan, which brings her allowance up to date.