asked the Minister for Defence if he proposes to pay long service gratuities to single men and NCOs in the Defence Forces.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Army Long Service Gratuities.
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The matter raised by the Deputy is being examined. There are difficulties involved and I cannot say what the outcome will be.
Can the Minister state if this applies to single officers? I am not sure of this point.
The same answer applies. It is being examined and I cannot say what the outcome will be.
Officers and men?
I must put it on record that the question does not refer to officers. I have not got the information with regard to officers and therefore I must say that I do not know.