asked the Minister for Defence whether he is aware that Mr. J. D. Clifford, merchant, Castlemartyr, Co. Cork, has made a claim against the Army Authorities in respect of monies due for goods supplied troops in Castlemartyr and other areas in 1922, 1923, and 1924; whether this claim has been investigated, and, if so, with what result, and whether payment will be expedited.
WRITTEN ANSWERS. - CORK MERCHANT'S CLAIM AGAINST ARMY.
Two claims have been received in the Department of Defence from Mr. Clifford. One of these, amounting to £2 7s. 3d., related to the billetting of troops, was discharged on the 1st September last by a payment of £1 12s. 0d., which was accepted in full settlement. The other, amounting to £3, in respect of sacks supplied, has not yet been completely investigated, but its disposal will be effected as speedily as possible.