asked the Minister for Defence if he is aware that, although Mr. Laurence Berns, poulterer, of Kildare, has several times furnished bills for provisions supplied to General Hospital, Central Stores, and Officers' Mess, Medical Corps, Curragh Camp, he has not yet been paid; further, whether, as these bills total £232 19s. 10d, and Berns being a small trader, and in need of prompt settlement, the Minister will give instructions that this account be paid at once?
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - KILDARE ARMY ACCOUNT.
The whole account, with the exception of the June portion, £55 10s., which cannot be traced, has been received. A portion of the account, £27 9s. 10d., was contracted by local officers, and arrangements are being made to have it paid by the officers concerned. The remainder of the account will be paid with the least possible further delay.