asked the Minister for Defence if he will consider the payment of a gratuity to single men who are retired from the Defence Forces.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Soldiers' Gratuities.
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Gratuities for single officers and men of the permanent Defence Force in addition to their pensions will be introduced on a phased basis to correspond with the equalisation of pay between single and married personnel. I am hoping to have a scheme to cover this made when the equalisation position is finalised.