§ Mr. BOLANDasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland if he can state on what grounds Crohane Downing, of Glensk, Sneem, has been deprived of his old age pension, in view of the fact that he is seventy-two years of age according to the Census-Returns?
§ Mr. BIRRELLCrohane Downing's claim for a pension was disallowed by the Local Government Board on the ground that his means exceeded the statutory-limit.
§ Mr. BOLANDasked on what grounds Charles McCarthy, Reenroe, Emlaghmore, Caherciveen, has been refused an old age pension, in view of the evidence submitted as to his age and means?
§ Mr. BIRRELLCharles McCarthy was the occupier of a very well stocked farm, the rights in which he transferred to his son in February last on the latter's marriage; and the Local Government Board 549W disallowed his claim, as they considered that the value of his maintenance on this farm was more than £31 10s. a year.