asked the Minister for Defence if he will state why Mrs. Egan, of Dunshane, Dunstown, Harristown, Co. Kildare, has not received dependent's allowance in respect of her son, Sergeant Patrick Egan, Army No. 13884, who joined the National Army on the 5th March, 1922, and whether he will have enquiries made in this case with a view to retrospective payment, as this woman is almost entirely dependent on her son.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - KILDARE DEPENDENT'S CLAIM.
Mrs. Egan's claim was rejected after due investigation 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 considerable period prior to enlistment, was less than the minimum required by the regulations, 12s. per week, before an allowance might be issued.
Mrs. Egan was notified accordingly on the 19th December, 1922.
Is there any chance of this claim being reconsidered?
I understand that it was very fully investigated. If the Deputy wishes, I will look into the papers myself.
I am informed that this woman is almost dependant on her son.