asked the Minister for Defence if he can state why dependent's allowance has been withheld from Mrs. Bridget McCormack, late of Longford, and at present residing in The Terrace, Chapel Street, Athlone, in respect of her husband, Volunteer John McCormack, who attested in Longford on July 7th, 1922, and who is now serving in the Military Police, Castle Barracks, Athlone, No. 57042; further, if he is aware that when this man re-attested he was informed that dependent's allowance would be paid to his wife, and whether a decision on this case will be expedited.
CEISTEANNA.—QUESTIONS. [ORAL ANSWERS.] - ATHLONE DEPENDENT'S ALLOWANCE.
SEÁN O LAIDHIN
John McCormack reattested on the 3rd March last. In accordance with paragraph 26 of Defence Order No. 30, dependent's allowance, which was being paid to his wife at the rate of 28s. per week, should have ceased on that date, but was paid up to the 22nd March. As from the date of reattestation, in accordance with paragraph 25 of Defence Order No. 30, marriage allowance at the rate of 10s. 6d. per week was issuable. A cheque in settlement of arrears of this allowance, allowing for an overpayment of the former allowance, has been sent to Mrs. McCormack.