asked the Minister for Defence if he will consider introducing a gratuity for single men following their full service in the Defence Forces.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Defence Forces Gratuities.
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There are difficulties which I have mentioned when replying to previous questions on the same subject, but the matter is under examination.
Would the Minister say whether it is under favourable consideration?
I would not qualify what I have said. It is under consideration.
Would the Minister say if it is under consideration in relation to both officers and men?
The question refers to single men.
By a peculiar twist an officer, apparently, is not a man.
In this case he is.