asked the Minister for Defence if he will state the number of persons receiving disability pensions to date under the Army Pensions Act, 1923, and also the number receiving medical treatment.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - DISABILITY PENSIONS.
The number of persons at present receiving disability pensions is 344. In addition there are 82 persons in whose cases temporary pensions have been suspended pending reconsideration.
Eighteen pensioners and eleven persons who may receive pensions or gratuities are receiving medical treatment in St. Bricin's Hospital.