Bernard J. Durkan
Question:95 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence whether a person (details supplied) in County Kildare qualifies for an ex-serviceman's pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Ex-Serviceman's Pension.
Under the Defence Forces (Pensions) Schemes, the minimum service required to qualify for a pension in the case of a non-commissioned officer or private is 21 years. As the person in question did not have the requisite service, he is not eligible for a pension under the schemes.