asked the Minister for Defence whether he is aware that an account, amounting to £20 10s. for motor hire, repairs and supplies, from May 10th to November 9th, 1922, is due from the O.C., Custume Barracks, Athlone, to Messrs. Hennessy, Motor Garge, Kilbeggan; and to ask will the Minister expedite payment.

also asked the Minister for Defence whether he is aware that there is owing to Messrs. Hennessy and Sons, Motor Garage, Kilbeggan, Westmeath, the sum of £11 15s. 6d., for car hire, supplies and damage to cover and tube in August and September, 1922, from the O.C., Tullamore Barracks; and whether Mr. Hennessy has made several applications for payment without result, and whether the Minister will have this claim adjusted.

Messrs. Hennessy's accounts are under local investigation. The necessary inquiries will be expedited.