asked the Minister for Defence if payment will be expedited to Mr. William Meehan, Ennis, of that item of his claim for £102 5s., for motor hire, which is outstanding since April, 1922.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - PAYMENT OF ARMY ACCOUNTS.
I understand that consideration of Mr. Meehan's claim referred tó has been held up in connection with the investigation of another transaction. Instructions have been issued to have it dealt with separately. It is anticipated that payment will be made shortly.
asked the Minister for Defence if he can state why Thomas Duane, of Meelick, Co. Galway, has not been paid for a quantity of turf which, on September 8th, 1922, and March 17th, 1923, he supplied to the order of the Military quartered at the Tower, Meelick, and repeated applications for which have been made to the Military authorities.
A payment of £14 was made to claimant on the 1st. A claim amounting to £7 10s. is still outstanding, and arrangements are being made to expedite payment.