asked the Minister for Defence whether he is aware that Volunteer Laurence Whyte, of Arklow, Army No. 51888, B Company, 5th Battalion, who attested on July 1st, 1922, and who was discharged on April 11th, 1924, died on July 6th, 1924, as the result of having been thrown from a lorry whilst on duty, as can be verified by Captain Coghlan, driver of the lorry; and whether he will favourably consider the immediate payment of compensation to his wife and child, as they are suffering much hardship.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - DEPENDENTS OF DECEASED SOLDIER.
I am not aware of the circumstances of the death of Mr. Whyte, who was discharged from the Forces on the ground that the period of his engagement had expired. A form of application for pension or gratuity under the provisions of the Army Pensions Act, 1923, has, however, been sent to Mrs. Whyte, and on its return duly completed the claim will be investigated.