asked the Minister for Defence if he is aware that Private Michael Keogh, of Kill, Straffan, Co. Kildare, Army No. 10041, attested 1st August, 1922, and was discharged on the 29th December, 1923, is still disabled and unfit to work owing to his left shoulder being dislocated by the kick of a horse in May, 1923, while going through a course in equitation at Arbour Hill Barracks; further, whether he is aware that Mr. Keogh's shoulder on three occasions within the six months previous to March of this year was dislocated, that Dr. Morrissey, M.O., of Kill, who attended him, was of opinion that it was going to be a source of trouble for life, and whether instructions will be given to have this soldier examined by the Medical Board set up to report on such cases with a view to granting a pension or gratuity.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - KILDARE SOLDIER'S INJURIES.
As regards the first part of the question I would refer the Deputy to the reply given to his similar question in the Dáil on the 11th January last. With regard to the second part, I am not aware that Dr. Morrissey pronounced any opinion on Mr. Keogh's medical condition. Arrangements will, however, be made for Mr. Keogh to be examined by a Medical Board.