asked the Minister for Local Government and Public Health whether he is aware that John McNichols, of Newcastle, Meelick, Swinford, was awarded an old age pension of 6/- a week by the Swinford Sub-Committee at their last meeting; whether the award was appealed against; and whether he will consider favourably the finding of the Committee, and confirm the award.

So far as can be ascertained from the particulars given this case has not come up on appeal and I have, therefore, no information concerning it. In the circumstances the Deputy might obtain the information he desires by communicating with the Revenue Commissioners.

An appeal has, however, been received from the Pension Officer, Swinford (Ref. No. A.3142), against the allowance of a pension of 9/- a week to John McNichols. The relative papers have not, however, come to hand, but they will be dealt with later without any avoidable delay.