asked the Minister for Defence whether, in view of the great inconvenience caused to men employed on his Department's launches in Cork Harbour in having to attend at the transport office at Haulbowline, which for many of them is a considerable distance from their homes, to draw their weekly wages during off duty hours he will issue instructions to have the men paid as they report for duty, or alternatively, paid by cheque direct to their homes.

It has been agreed in principle to pay the men concerned by cheque, and proposals regarding the necessary arrangements have now been referred to the officer in charge of the launch crews affected for discussion with the men. If agreement is reached, steps will be taken to implement the proposals.