asked the Minister for Defence if he has yet made any decision concerning the payment of a gratuity to members of the first line reserves of the Defence Forces who have suffered severe financial losses for serving their country.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - First Line Reserve Gratuity.
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A decision has not yet been made in this matter. Examination of the question is being expedited as far as possible. I should, perhaps, say that in any case in which there was serious hardship an application for exemption was immediately and sympathetically dealt with.