asked the Minister for Defence if he will expedite payment of the claim of Michael Newman, Tyrrellspass, for hire of motors and repairs to cycles.
WRITTEN ANSWER. - TYRRELLSPASS ACCOUNT AGAINST ARMY.
Mr. Newman claimed £18 1s. 4d. in respect of hire of motors during March, 1922. He was paid £12 18s. 4d. in settlement in December last.
The remainder of his claim, amounting to £21 17s. 4d., arose prior to the formation of the National Army. It is a matter for the committee established under the Indemnity Act, 1924, and was referred to the Secretary of that committee at Government Buildings.