Might I ask the Minister whether he is able to give the approximate date at which the balance will be decided?
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Minister for Defence (Mr. Aiken):
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Total number of applications referred to the Military Service Registration Board under the provisions of the Army Pensions Act, 1932 |
4,953 |
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Number of applications in respect of which Certificates have been issued |
1,710 |
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Number of applications still to be determined |
3,243 |
The Board is getting on with the work as quickly as it can. One of the reasons for the delay is the fact that unsatisfactory replies are sometimes received from the gentlemen who are given as references. It delays the work enormously.