§ Mr. FLYNNasked the Secretary to the Treasury whether he is aware that complaint has been made to the effect that the salaries due for the quarter ended 31st March had not been paid to many of the clerks of sub-committees on old age pensions in Cork county up to a certain date in August; and whether steps will be taken -to ensure more prompt payment to the parties concerned in future?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEThe accounts of the Cork county local pension committee and sub-committees for the quarter ended 31st March last have not yet been received from the clerk of the pension committee, who is responsible for forwarding them to the Treasury. The clerk's attention has been drawn to the matter.