asked the Minister for Defence if he will state when the balance of claim for billeting, motor hireage, petrol, oil, detaining and damage to motor, due to William Dunne, Devonshire Arms Hotel, Dungarvan, will be settled.

It is hoped to effect a speedy settlement of the balance of Mr. Dunne's claim, on receipt of certain particulars which both Mr. Dunne and his solicitor have been asked to supply.