asked the Minister for Defence if he has received several complaints from Thomas Ryan, baker, Rathdowney, Leix, regarding the non-payment of an account of £15 4s. 6d. due for bread supplied to local members of the National Army; and whether Mr. Ryan was informed in July, 1923, and in January, 1924, that cheque and paying order, respectively, were issued, and notwithstanding this advice he is still without the amount due, and if he can now take steps to have a remittance sent Mr. Ryan without further delay.
WRITTEN ANSWERS. - RATHDOWNEY BAKER'S CLAIM.
A Payable Order for the amount due was issued to Mr. Ryan on the 3rd ultimo. Having regard to the Deputy's statement that the claimant has not received it, enquiries are being made with a view to its being traced.