asked the Minister for Defence if he will state separately in respect of the whole country and of Dublin City and County (1) how many civilian employees, including employees of the Corps of Engineers, have been discharged since 1st August, 1948; (2) how many of these employees were (a) men with 1916 service only; (b) men with 1916 and Old I.R.A. service, and (c) men with Old I.R.A. service; and (3) how many of these men were reinstated subsequently.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Army Civilian Employees.
The information requested by the Deputy is being prepared and if the question is repeated in a fortnight's time, I will furnish the information required.