asked the Minister for Defence why a gratuity is not payable to unmarried officers on their retirement from the Defence Forces.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Army Officers' Gratuity.
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Under the Defence Forces (Pensions) Schemes unmarried officers receive a higher percentage of their pay by way of retired pay than married officers do. This gives rise to difficulties with regard to the grant of gratuities in addition. I am, however, having the matter examined to see if there is any way in which these difficulties can be resolved.