§ MR. FLAVIN (Kerry, N.)I beg to ask the Financial Secretary to the War 265 Office whether his attention has been drawn to the case of Dominick Hogan, an Army pensioner, now 76 years of age, who enlisted in Nenagh, county Tipperary, in 1842, in the 64th Regiment, and served 22 years and eight months, 15 years of which was foreign service, haling medal and clasp for service in Persia, medal and clasp fur service in the Indian Mutiny, and medal and clasp for China, and also a discharge of good character and conduct, having served with honours in 26 general and 100 principal engagements, having been eight awl a-half years in action; whether he is aware that Hogan was discharged at Raglan Barracks, Devonport, in 1864, on a pension of only 8½d. per day; and whether, under the Soldiers' Deferred Pension Act, he is entitled to an additional 4d. per day, having Served over 21 years, alai having attained the age of 60; and whether, Owing to his long service and distinguished career, the War Office authorities will make some provision for Dominick Hogan so as to enable him to spend the remaining few years outside an Irish workhouse.
THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY TO THE WAR OFFICE (Mr. J. POWELLWILLAMS,) Birmingham, S.Hogan's case has been repeatedly considered. Although he was given a good character on discharge his service was not of such a nature as to entitle him to any good conduct badges, and consequently he is entitled to a pension of 8½. a day only. He is not entitled to any deferred pension.
§ MR. FLAVINWhat is the difference between a good conduct badge and the three medals and three clasps which this man has?
§ MR. FLAVINHas the hon. Gentleman no assistance to give these pensioners except the Irish workhouse?
§ MR. SPEAKEROrder, order!