This Bill makes statutory provision for an increase of 5 per cent in the services and disability pensions payable under the Connaught Rangers (Pensions) Acts, 1936 to 1962. The increase is similar to those provided for State pensioners generally in the 1963 Budget and is costing approximately £100 per annum.
Payment of the increased rates commenced with effect from the 1st November, 1963 on the authority of a Supplementary Estimate approved by Dáil Éireann on the 28th November, 1963.