asked the Minister for Social Welfare whether World War I army pensioners who have given over 30 years' service in the Irish prison service have their army pensions added to their means when applying for an old age pension; and whether, as many of this class are in straitened circumstances, he will consider altering this situation, if necessary by introducing legislation.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Prison Officials' Pensions.
The position is as stated in the first part of the question. It is not proposed to introduce legislation to alter it.