Seán Barrett
Question:16 Mr. Barrett asked the Minister for Defence the total paid in compensation for injuries suffered by Defence Force members as a result of accidents on Defence Force properties in each of the years 1989 to date.
Written Answers. - Compensation Awards.
Gay Mitchell
Question:25 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence the total paid in compensation for injuries by Defence Force members as a result of accidents on Defence Force properties in each of the years 1989 to date.
I propose to answer Questions Nos. 16 and 25 together.
As the answer is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose to circulate it in the Official Report.
In addition to compensation by way of civil action, under the Army Pensions Acts, compensation by way of a disability pension or a gratuity may be granted to a former member of the Permanent Defence Force who, on retirement or discharge, is found to be suffering from a disablement due to an injury attributable to military service at home or abroad.
Cost of Civil Compensation Claims
|
Year |
Amount |
|
£ |
|
|
1989 |
1,301,217 |
|
1990 |
1,393,377 |
|
1991 |
1,774,026 |
|
1992 |
1,835,182 |
|
1993 |
2,137,094 |
CLASS="CP">Cost of Disablement Benefits
|
Year |
Amount |
|
£ |
|
|
1989 |
2,802,161 |
|
1990 |
3,374,113 |
|
1991 |
3,504,503 |
|
1992 |
3,406,647 |
|
1993 |
3,554,569 |
Note: The figures for civil compensation exclude claims in respect of road traffic accidents and for injuries sustained while on duty overseas. All other claims for compensation are assumed to be in respect of injuries sustained on Defence Force properties.