asked the Minister for Defence if the dependents allowance has yet been paid to Mrs. Griffin, of 11 Patrick Street, Waterford, in respect of the services of her son in the National Army, and, if not, if he will state what is the cause of the delay.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - CLAIM FOR DEPENDENTS ALLOWANCE.
Mrs. Griffin's claim for dependents allowance in respect of her son, John Joseph, was disallowed after due investigation, on the ground that the amount contributed by him to the home before enlistment over and above the cost of his own maintenance therein, was less than the minimum required by the regulations, namely, 12s. per week, before an allowance might be issued. Mrs. Griffin was notified to this effect on the 19th June, 1923; 31st October, 1923, and 28th March, 1924.