asked the Minister for Defence if he will state the appropriate pension for officers' widows for each rank.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Pensions of Army Officers' Widows.
97.
It is presumed that the Deputy's question refers to pensions payable to widows under the Defence Forces (Pensions) Scheme.
The following are the rates:—
|
Rank |
£ |
s. |
d. |
|
Second-Lieutenant or Lieutenant |
111 |
0 |
0 per annum |
|
Captain |
136 |
0 |
0 ,, ,, |
|
Commandant |
160 |
10 |
0 ,, ,, |
|
Major or Lieutenant Colonel |
182 |
10 |
0 ,, ,, |
|
Colonel |
217 |
0 |
0 ,, ,, |
|
Major General or higher rank |
241 |
10 |
0 ,, ,, |
In addition, pensions are payable in respect of each eligible child at the rate of £37 2s. 11d. per annum while the mother is living and at the rate of £54 9s. 9d. if the mother dies. An eligible child is a son under the age of 18 years and a daughter under the age of 21 years and unmarried.