asked the Minister for Defence whether a claim for a military service pension made by Mr. James Smith, 12 East Road, North Wall, Dublin, was heard by the Board of Assessors (Reference S.P/13281) on 26th February, 1926, and whether he is now in a position to sanction payment of pension or explain the cause of the delay in announcing the decision of the Board.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - MILITARY SERVICE PENSION (DUBLIN).
Mr. Smith appeared before the Board of Assessors on the date stated. The Board have now made their report which was delayed owing to special difficulties experienced in obtaining verification of the applicant's pre-Truce military service. Its terms will be announced after certain necessary investigations have been made. They will be completed shortly.