asked the Minister for Defence whether he is aware that repeated applications have been made in respect of an account amounting to £37 3s. 1d. due to Mr. John J. Sinnott, of Carnew, Co. Wicklow, for goods supplied to the National Army during the past two years, and whether he will expedite a settlement of this account.

Accounts in respect of the hire of motors by and the supply of petrol to the Army amounted to £4 8s. 6d. in July, 1922; 8s. 8d. in April, 1923; and £6 5s. 0d. in October, 1923. They were assessed at the authorised rate as regards hirage, and cheques for £1 8s. 4d. and £3 15s. 4d. were issued to Mr. Sinnott in settlement on the 27th March and the 4th April last.

An account for £29 6s. 1d. in respect of billeting, etc., is now being assessed. It will be discharged forthwith.