§ Mr. DONNELLYasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland if he will give the reasons for the refusal of the Local Government Board of Ireland to grant an old age pension to Mrs. Jane Richardson, Kilmorry Street, Newry; what were the grounds of opposition of the Newry revenue or pensions official in charge of the case; and if he will have an inquiry-made into this case?
§ Mr. SHORTTAn appeal was made by the Pension Office in connection with the claim of Mrs. Jane Richardson, Newry, for an old age pension on the ground that she was receiving board and lodging free, which was worth over 12s. 6d. a week, and it was upheld by the Local Government Board on the same ground. As the Board have given their decision in the matter, they have no further function in regard to this case.
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