asked the Minister for Defence the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway is not in receipt of free electricity in view of the fact that she is living with her husband who is an invalid and her daughter who must stay at home to look after her father.

The person referred to in the Deputy's question is the widow of a military service pensioner. She does not qualify for free electricity allowance as her daughter and son-in-law, who do not come within the specified categories, are residing with her.