Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 22 Feb 1979

Vol. 312 No. 1

Written Answers. - War of Independence Veterans.

149.

Mr. B. Desmond

asked the Minister for Defence the number of veterans of the War of Independence who are (a) deceased and (b) currently in receipt of state benefits.

Minister for Defence (Mr. Molloy)

The estimated figures are: (a) 52,800; (b) 18,500.