asked the Minister for Defence if he will state in respect of County Carlow (a) the total number of military service pensions granted under the Military Service Pensions Acts, 1934 to 1953, (b) the names and addresses of the recipients, and (c) the total amount of pension payable in each case.

As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, a Cheann Comhairle, with your permission, to have it circulated with the Official Report.

As it would be contrary to established departmental practice to supply the addresses of the persons concerned, I regret that such information cannot be supplied.

Following is the statement:—

LIST of persons resident in Co. Carlow who are in receipt of Pensions under the Military Service Pensions Acts, 1934 to 1953.

Total Number—42.