asked the Minister for Defence if it is the policy of his Department to employ ex-soldiers so far as possible in civilian jobs and at military installations.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Employment of Ex-Soldiers.
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To such extent as may be compatible with the public interest, men who have had not less than five years service in Na Buan Óglaigh are, during a period of two years after completing their Army service, granted a preference, equally with men who rendered military service in the period 1916 to 1923 and who had been granted active or general service medals, for subordinate employment in or under my Department.