asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware that expenses incurred by Presiding Officers, Poll Clerks, etc., in County Clare have not been paid, and if he will expedite payment.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - CO. CLARE ELECTION OFFICIALS.
The fact is as stated. In January last the Minister for Finance requested the Returning Officer to obtain forthwith vouchers in support of the heavy claims made for travelling expenses in the election in this constituency. The Returning Officer experienced some difficulty in obtaining the necessary vouchers, but recently forwarded the majority of them to the Department of Finance, where they are being examined with a view to early authorisation of payment where due.