asked the Minister for Defence the number of IRA special allowances, service and disability pensions granted during the term of office of the last Government.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - IRA Benefits.
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During the period in question 1,889 new special allowances were granted; nine new IRA disability pensions were granted following the review, under the Army Pensions Acts, 1973 of applications which had been previously refused; no military service pensions were awarded.
How many applications were received during this period?
I was not asked for that information and I do not have it on file for the exact period mentioned, but if the Deputy wants to put down a separate question I will give him that information.