asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware that the increase of one shilling per week in her old age pension has not been given to Kate Duggan, of Rossport, Ballina, Co. Mayo, and if he will take the necessary steps to have it restored.

The increase of one shilling a week in the rate of her old age pension has been granted to Kate Duggan, and all arrears due to her as from the date of her application have been paid.