asked the Minister for Defence whether he is aware that Owen Sweeney, Reference No. F.S.P./34/Referee 624, was interviewed in connection with his application for a military service pension on April 11th, 1935, and on May 31st, 1937, and that so far no decision has been communicated to him; whether he is aware that Mr. Sweeney is a disabled man, and that his claim has been certified by all ranks in the battalion to which he was attached, and whether, in the circumstances, he is prepared to take steps to expedite a decision respecting his application for a pension.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Military Service Pension.
Mr. Owen Sweeney was interviewed by the referee and Advisory Committee on the 11th April, 1935, in connection with his application under the Military Service Pensions Act, 1934, but there is no record of his having been interviewed on the 31st May, 1937, as stated by the Deputy. No decision has yet been reached by the referee.