asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce whether he is aware that John James Burke, of Chapel Street, Dunmanway, who was discharged from the Royal Navy on September 13th, 1922, and who joined the National Army on September 26th, 1922, and was discharged on 30th July, 1923, and whose Army Number was 25466 and Pay Book No 20996, has been signing at the Labour Exchange, Dunmanway (Book No. 1104) for fifteen weeks, and whether enquiries will be made into his claim for benefit with a view to payment.

In the time at my disposal I regret I have not been able to make such inquiries as would enable me to answer this question. Inquiries are, however, proceeding, and I will communicate the result to the Deputy as soon as I am in a position to do so.