asked the Minister for Defence if he will state the total strength of the active service I.R.A. from 1916 to July, 1921.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Total Active I.R.A. Strength.
I regret that I am unable to furnish the information requested by the Deputy.
However, the following figures showing (1) the total number of pensions granted under the Military Service Pensions Acts, 1924 and 1934, as at the 31st January, 1956, and (2) the number of 1916 medals and service (1917-1921) medals (with bar) granted to persons who did not make application under the Military Service Pensions Acts but who satisfied the Referee that had they done so they would have succeeded, may be of help— #
|
Pensions awarded under the 1924 Act |
4,160 |
|
Pensions awarded under the 1934 Act |
13,365 |
|
1916 Medal awarded to nonpensioners |
72 |
|
Service (1917-1921) Medal (with bar) awarded to non-pensioners |
2,091 |
|
TOTAL |
19,688 |