asked the Minister for Defence the number of persons in each grade who are in receipt of pensions under the Military Service Pensions Acts, 1924 and 1934, respectively, at the latest date for which the information is available.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Military Service Pensions.
14.
As on the 30th April, 1961, the number of persons in receipt of pensions under the Military Service Pensions Act, 1924, was—
|
N.C.O.s and Men |
1,508 |
|
2nd Lieutenants, Lieutenants and Captains |
984 |
|
Commandants and Majors or Lieutenant-Colonels |
243 |
|
Colonels and Major-Generals |
71 |
|
Ranks higher than Major-General |
15 |
|
Total: |
2,821 |
As on the same date, the number of persons in receipt of pensions under the Military Service Pensions Act, 1934, was—
|
Grade E. |
Rank |
7,739 |
|
Grade D. |
Rank |
1,826 |
|
Grade C. |
Rank |
396 |
|
Grade B. |
Rank |
49 |
|
Grade A. |
Rank |
24 |
|
Total: |
10,034 |