asked the Minister for Defence whether he will consider the claim to a pension of the widow and family of five, the eldest of whom is not more than six years of age, of the late Private Christopher Treacy, No. 48470, 2 Caragh Road, Naas; whether he is aware that this soldier contracted the malady from which he died whilst on active service with the Army on the Wicklow Hills; that this has been certified by civil and military medical officers, and that Treacy died on September 29th, 1923.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. [ORAL ANSWERS.] - PENSION TO SOLDIER'S FAMILY.
The case of the late Private Treacy is not one which comes within the terms of the Army Pensions Act, 1923. It should be stated that prior to his discharge a Medical Board certified that his disability was not due to service in the Army. It appears that his malady was one of long standing.
Would I be in order in stating——
No, the Deputy cannot make a statement.