asked the Minister for Defence if he is aware that a son of Mr. Edward Moran, Moneenroe, Castlecomer, was, it is alleged, killed in Kilkenny Military Barracks on 28th June, 1922, while serving in the National Army; whether Mr. Moran's wife became ill and died within a month of the date of her son's death; whether a claim was made to General Prout at the time for £1,000 compensation, and if such claim was forwarded to Army headquarters, and, if so, if he will state with what result.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - SOLDIER'S DEATH—COMPENSATION CLAIM.
Mr. Moran's son was accidentally killed in Kilkenny Barracks on the 28th June, 1922. The claim for compensation was duly considered under the provisions of paragraphs 7 and 8 of the Third Schedule to the Army Pensions Act, 1923. It was ascertained that Mr. Moran had only been partially dependent on his son. He was, therefore, not entitled to a pension. The maximum gratuity payable under the Act in any case of partial dependence on a soldier who was killed or died of wounds was, however, awarded to Mr. Moran. The amount was £100. I regret that I have no power to increase the award.