§ Mr. BOLANDasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether he has made inquiry into the claim for an old age pension lodged by Johanna Falvey, Farren reigh, Valentia; and can he state the re suit?
§ The CHIEF SECRETARY for IRELAND (Mr. Birrell)The pension officer appealed on the ground that Johanna Falvey was under the statutory age, and the Local Government Board upheld the appeal.
§ Mr. BOLANDasked the Chief Secretary whether he can state on what grounds Daniel Connell, Fermoyle, Cahirciveen, has not yet received his old age pension?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe Local Government Board disallowed the pension in this case because no satisfactory evidence was produced as to Daniel Connell's age. It is open to Connell to make a fresh claim, and, if he does so and the matter comes before the Board, they will have careful inquiry made into the facts which the hon. Member has brought to my notice.