Vol. 548 No. 3
54 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence the number of claims for compensation for post-traumatic stress disorder made by members of the Defence Forces to date; the number received from serving members and former members; the number of such claims which were made in respect of service in the Lebanon; the number of cases settled; the average amount paid in compensation; the number of cases outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4677/02]
A total of 35 personal injury claims primarily alleging post traumatic stress disorder have been made by members and former members of the Defence Forces to date of which 21 have been made by former members of the Defence Forces. Of these claims, 24 have been made in respect of service in Lebanon. Four cases were settled, ranging in value from €25,394.76, £20,000, to €190,460.71, £150,000. One case was withdrawn, leaving a total of 30 such cases outstanding.
Question No. 55 answered with Question No. 40.
