asked the Minister for Defence if he is aware that one month's separation allowance is for a considerable time overdue to Mrs. C. McGrath, 5 Stephen's Street, Waterford (wife of Volunteer John McGrath, late No. 43216, 61st Infantry Batt., Mayo), and, further, if he will have payment in this case expedited.

A cheque has now been sent to Mrs. McGrath in respect of the arrears of dependent's allowance due to her.