asked the Minister for Defence whether an application for a pension under the Army Pensions Act, 1923, has been received from Mr. Timothy Bohan (late No. 11684, 38th Battalion), who was wounded at Kenmare in September, 1922, and if he can state when it will be dealt with.
WRITTEN ANSWERS. - ARMY PENSIONS ACT.
Mr. Bohan made a claim under the Army Pensions Act, 1923, in respect of a gun-shot wound. He was awarded a temporary pension of 42/- a week for the period from the 29th March, 1924, to the 30th June, 1925, pending further examination and investigation. Medical examination revealed the fact that he was suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis. As the Deputy is no doubt aware, the Act does not provide for diseases incurred on active service, and the question as to whether Mr. Bohan's present disability is due to the wound he received in 1922 has been engaging the attention of my Department. Arrangements are being made to bring Mr. Bohan to Dublin for special examination, after which it is hoped an early decision will be reached in his case.