asked the Minister for Local Government and Public Health if he will state why a blind pension has been refused to Mr. John O'Mahony, Carrigaveleen, Kilcrohane, Co. Cork; if he is aware that in May, 1927, the local Pensions Committee awarded the applicant a pension of 8/- per week. which award was objected to by the Pensions Officer; and whether, in view of the fact that Mr. O'Mahony is totally blind and is unable to work, the Minister will consider granting him a blind pension.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - KILCROHANE (CO. CORK) BLIND PENSION CLAIM.
This claimant was examined by a medical inspector of the Department on the 1st December, 1927, as to vision. The vision in one eye was much in excess of the standard laid down for a blind pension, and it was reported that it could be improved by a suitable lens.