§ Mr. O'SHAUGHNESSYasked the Chief Secretary why the pension officer appealed against the decision of the Glin pension committee who awarded Mrs. Elizabeth O'Connell, of Clounlehard, Ballyhahill, county Limerick, a pension on the ground that she was depending for support on her husband, who is a small holder with stock on the holding purchased by the earnings of his children to whom they belong; and whether, having regard to these facts, the Local Government Board, before coming to any decision in the case, will fully inquire into the matter?
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§ Mr. BIRRELLThe pension officer appealed on the ground that claimant's means exceeded the statutory limit. The Local Government Board have already given their decision sustaining the pension officer's appeal, and have accordingly no power to reopen consideration of the case.