asked the Minister for Defence if he is aware that Mrs. M.A. Reilly, of Long Lane, Celbridge, Co. Kildare, has not received any dependent's allowance in respect of her son, Private James Reilly, Army No. 82422, 21st Battalion, Military Barracks, Clones, although he was contributing 35/- per week to the home before enlistment; further, whether the Pension Officer for the district has been asked for a report on the case, and whether enquiries will be made with a view to payment.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - DEPENDENT'S ALLOWANCE (CELBRIDGE).
Mrs. Reilly's claim was disallowed after due investigation by the Pensions Officer of the district, on the ground that the amount normally contributed by her son to his 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 the regulations, 12/- per week. Mrs. Reilly was notified accordingly on the 19th December last.