Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 8 Mar 1994

Vol. 440 No. 1

Written Answers. - Defence Forces' Injury Claims.

Seán Ryan

Question:

88 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Defence , in respect of the FCA and Slua Muirí, the number of cases taken against his Department in each of the years from 1989 to 1993 involving injuries occasioned by service, whether paid or unpaid, with the Defence Forces; the amounts paid in total compensation each year; the number of cases currently on hand; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Defence (Mr. Andrews)

The information sought by the Deputy is as follows:

An Forsa Cosanta Áitiúil

Year	No. of Claims Received	Compensation Paid*
		£
1989	3	Nil
1990	7	22,000
1991	6	16,250
1992	6	224,250
1993	10	74,500

*The compensation paid out in a particular year does not necessarily relate to the claims received in that year.

No claims in respect of members of An Slua Muirí were received during the period in question.

At present, a total of 27 claims are outstanding and all of these relate to members of the FCA.