Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 4 Dec 2001

Vol. 545 No. 4

Written Answers. - Compensation Claims.

Jack Wall

Question:

150 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence the number of claims for compensation for post-traumatic stress syndrome made by members of the Defence Forces to date in 2001; the number of claims which were made in respect of service in the Lebanon; the number of cases settled and the average amount paid in compensation; the number of cases still outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30543/01]

Minister for Defence (Mr. M. Smith)

A total of four claims alleging post-traumatic stress disorder have been made by members of the Defence Forces to date in 2001. All of these claims were made in respect of service in the Lebanon and they are still outstanding.

Question No. 151 answered with Question No. 49.

Question No. 152 answered with Question No. 53.

Question No. 153 answered with Question No. 51.

Question No. 154 answered with Question No. 31.