asked the Minister for Defence when compensation will be paid in respect of an accident involving a member of the Defence Forces (details supplied) in 1977.
Written Answers. - Defence Forces.
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A gratuity of one year's pay due under the Defence Forces (Pensions) Schemes has been paid to the next-of-kin of the person concerned. An additional claim for compensation was made by the next-of-kin. The Chief State Solicitor has been in communication with the claimant's solicitors with a view to bringing the case to an early conclusion.