asked the Minister for Defence if he intends to pay a gratuity to single men retiring from the Army.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Army Retirement 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. A scheme to cover this is being prepared at present and I hope to have it promulgated at an early date.