asked the Minister for Defence whether it is a fact that a married soldier who whilst on indefinite leave becomes disabled and is discharged, is granted a disability pension on the scale applicable only to single men, and, if so, whether he proposes to take steps to have this anomaly ended.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Disability Pension of Married Soldier.
The position is as indicated by the Deputy. The Army Pensions Bill at present before the House contains an amendment to regularise the position.