asked the Minister for Defence if a claim has been received by his Department from Mr. Valentine Hough, of Fahy, Eyrecourt, Co. Galway, for motor services rendered by him to the Military Authorities in the year 1922, and for damage to a motor car commandeered and detained for a considerable time by the Military; and if he can state when the amounts due Mr. Hough will be paid.

This claim was received and a sum of £29 5s. 0d. was issued in settlement. This payment has, however, been refused. The case is being reconsidered, and a final decision will be reached shortly.