asked the Minister for Defence whether he is aware that, under the Army pensions code, a soldier whose wife dies while he is serving is deemed not to be a married man when he retires on disability pension, and that, therefore, he is not entitled to any allowance in respect of the children of his marriage; and if he will take legislative steps to rectify this anomaly.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Widowed Soldiers' Pensions
An amendment to the Army Pensions Acts in respect of the matter raised in the Deputy's question is at present receiving consideration.