asked the Minister for Defence why payment of a pension was refused to Michael Kirwan (No. 41243), Gibson Street, Wexford.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - WEXFORD PENSION CLAIM.
No application under the Military Service Pensions Act, 1924, has been received from Mr. Kirwan, and such an application cannot now be considered. His application under the Army Pensions Act, 1923, was disallowed on the ground that there is no evidence to show that he is suffering from any disability attributable to service with the forces.
In view of the fact that this man is in a position to submit independent medical evidence, would the Minister have the case re-opened?
Not under the 1923 Act.
Is there any Act under which his claim could be considered now?
No.
You are not the Minister yet.
I do not think so, unless under the 1927 Act.