asked the Minister for Defence if he is aware that dependents allowance has not been paid to Mrs. Mary Flood, Killalesh, Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow, in respect of the service of her son, Patrick, in the National Army from February 8th, 1923, to March 25th, 1924; and whether, in view of the fact that this woman is destitute, and has a large family to support, payment of allowance due will be expedited.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - KILTEGAN (WICKLOW) DEPENDENTS ALLOWANCE CLAIM.
Mrs. Flood's claim for dependents allowance in respect of her son Patrick was disallowed after due investigation on the ground that the net amount which he contributed towards the maintenance of the home was less than the minimum required by the regulations, namely, 12s. per week, before an allowance might be issued. Mrs. Flood was notified accordingly on the 5th November last.